Cold Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Pasta salads are a perfect side dish for summer gatherings and your family is sure to love this fresh tasting and easy to make cold and creamy pesto version. The mix of fresh & sun dried tomatoes with sautéed mushrooms adds even more delicious flavor.
Cold Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 10 MINUTES
cook time: 15 MINUTES
total time: 25 MINUTES
Easy and creamy cold pasta salad recipe to serve as a lunch meal or your side dish. Perfect for a summer cookout side!
Ingredients
- 1 - 16oz. box bow tie or penne pasta
- 1 cup pesto - either homemade or store bought
- 1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
- 1/2 cup of sun-dried tomatoes
- 1/2 cup of fresh cherry tomatoes
- 1 - 8oz. package of fresh sliced mushrooms
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
Directions
1
Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool.
2
Sauté mushrooms with garlic and butter until tender and set aside to cool.
3
Mix pesto with ranch dressing and onlinebine with fresh & sun dried tomatoes, mushrooms, and pasta in a large bowl.
4
Chill in fridge before serving. Makes about 8 servings.
Hip Tip: Consider adding grilled chicken or shrimp and this salad beonlinees a meal in itself!
