PESTO PASTA SALAD
This easy to make Pesto Pasta Salad is always a top requested pasta salad recipe. Loaded with Caesar salad dressing, pesto, pasta, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, olives, and tomatoes and covered in a simple creamy dressing.
This pesto pasta salad recipe with pine nuts, pesto, and Caesar dressing is filled with so many delicious flavors and textures.
Step 1
Cook pasta according to package directions. Don't forget to salt the pasta water. I use about 1 teaspoon. When pasta is done cooking, drain it in a colander, and rinse with cold water.
Step 2
In a mixing bowl combine the caesar dressing, basil pesto, salt, and garlic powder. Stir together. Add the drained & rinsed pasta into it and stir until all the noodles are coated well
Step 3
Add the chopped tomatoes, olives, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and green onions into the bowl and stir to combine everything together.
You can either serve this salad right away OR put it in the fridge before serving. SWIPE UP FOR THIS DELICIOUS RECIPE!