How To Make Pick & Mix Pesto Pasta Salad Bar
Pasta salad is a clever concoction that you should definitely try! It’s a lot lighter than casserole renditions, after all. Enjoy chilled noodles tossed with your choice of dressing and mixed veggies. You can have your fill of greens while chowing down on a tasty dish. Check out these pasta salad recipes to get inspired. Take your taste buds on a journey around the world with Chinese, Mexican, Italian renditions, and more!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 oz pasta (penne, fusilli, or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (assorted colors)
- 1 cup olives (green or black)
- 1 cup mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
- 1 cup cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup cooked shrimp
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
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Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
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In a food processor, combine basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Pulse until smooth to make pesto dressing.
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Create a salad bar setup with all the ingredients, allowing guests to pick and mix their desired toppings.
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Serve the cooked pasta and pesto dressing in separate dishes, along with the salad bar toppings.
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Guests can customize their pasta salad by adding the desired amount of ingredients and drizzling with pesto dressing.
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Mix well and enjoy!
Nutrition
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