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August 13, 2015

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

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*Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe is brought to you by Dreamfields Pasta. Recipe is my own.

I was asked to create a yummy, summer pasta dish and I could not be happier! I love pasta so much and this pasta dish will not let you down! It is so delicious and savory! Your whole family will eat it up in one sitting!

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

 

I was challenged to use fresh ingredients from the market, to create an original and yummy pasta dish using the delicious Dreamfields pasta. I think I did pretty good if I do say so myself!

 

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

This week’s challenge for me was called the Pesto-Presto challenge! I had to create a pasta dish using the following ingredients:

Pesto (any flavor)

Fresh vegetable (any variety)

Cheese

Poultry (fresh, pre-cooked, sausage, etc.)

Plus I was allowed up to two extra ingredients of my choice. Dreamfields pasta, salt, pepper, oil, and water were my “free” ingredients.

So, off I went to go shopping! That was fun with three kids in tow, NOT! Anyways, picked out my ingredients and I was off to the kitchen to create something healthy and simple that my whole family would LOVE. And create I DID!!!

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Recipe Type: Salad/Side Dish
Author: Kim Delatorre
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Serves: 4
SIMPLE GARDEN PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE
Ingredients
  • 3 cups Dreamfields Rotini
  • 1 cup chopped, cooked chicken breast
  • 3 sticks mozzarella string cheese sticks, cut into 1/4­ inch thick slices
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium cucumber, chopped
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1/2 cup low fat, fat­-free chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons sundried tomato pesto sauce with whole pine nuts
Instructions
  1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Place pasta in large bowl; refrigerate 1 to 2 hours to chill.
  2. To serve, add chicken, mozzarella, pepper and cucumber to pasta; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.
  3. In small bowl, whisk together chicken broth and pesto. Add to pasta mixture; toss to coat.
  4. *1/2 cup cubed mozzarella cheese can be used in place of string cheese.
Calories: 420 Fat: 12g Saturated fat: 4g Carbohydrates: 55g Sodium: 230mg Fiber: 7g Protein: 26g Cholesterol: 40mg
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Nutrition information (1/4 of recipe):

 420 calories; 26 g protein; 55 g carbohydrates; 12 g total fat; 4 g saturated fat; 40 mg cholesterol; 230 mg sodium; 7 g total dietary fiber.

Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

 

Let me know if you decide to create this delicious, summer Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe! I want to know how you liked it! Feel free to check out my other pasta dish; Autumn Pasta Salad with Fresh Veggies! YUM!

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Simple Garden Pesto Pasta Salad

Also, check out my recipe for bahmi!!!

About Kim Delatorre

Kim Delatorre is a mommy to three beautiful, smart kids and wife to an amazing husband of 24 years! She enjoys reading, writing, spending time with her family, and blogging.

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  1. Melissa @ This Girls Life Blog says

    August 18, 2015 at 8:31 am

    I love pasta salads. I will definitely have to add this one to my list of must trys. 🙂

  2. Megan @ C'mon Get Crafty says

    August 17, 2015 at 7:00 pm

    Bravo on the challenge, that looks absolutely delicious!

  3. Carly Brydon Anderson says

    August 17, 2015 at 5:33 pm

    I am a huge lover of pasta! I could make this with ingredients straight out of our garden!

  4. [email protected] says

    August 16, 2015 at 12:16 pm

    I looks and sounds really tasty. Even better it’s a complete meal for a hot summer night

  5. Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert says

    August 16, 2015 at 3:25 am

    This looks like a great pasta salad that kids and adults can both enjoy! Thanks for the recipe!

  6. ascendingbutterfly says

    August 15, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Pasta Salads are my favorite for lunch! Thanks for sharing this recipe, I have never made my own pesto before but I have always wanted to try.

  7. Penelope says

    August 15, 2015 at 12:59 pm

    Yum! Pesto is one of my favorites. I can’t wait to try this at my next BBQ.

  8. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    August 15, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Pastapalooza sounds like a great way to spend summer. I love that cucumber is included in this recipe.

  9. Rosey says

    August 15, 2015 at 7:39 am

    I am a new fan of pesto. This looks great. I am going to try to vote.

    • Rosey says

      August 15, 2015 at 7:41 am

      Authentication fail. I will try when not on a tablet.

  10. Jeanine says

    August 15, 2015 at 5:48 am

    Yum. My family loves salads and u love pesto. I will have to do something like this for them! I’m sure it would be a big hit!

  11. Ann Bacciaglia says

    August 14, 2015 at 10:28 pm

    I love Pesto and I have not had any in a long time. I should really learn how to make it. I am sure my kids would love it as well.

  12. HopscotchNJellybeans says

    August 14, 2015 at 7:34 pm

    I love when corporations give back to their community. This is so awesome

  13. Kelly (@KickingWKelly) says

    August 14, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    I love any salad with fresh veggies, especially a pasta salad. This one looks super yummy.

  14. Debbie Denny says

    August 14, 2015 at 5:44 pm

    That is a great combination of good stuff in this salad. Looks so tasty.

  15. Marvelous Mommy says

    August 14, 2015 at 5:27 pm

    Yum, I was just looking for a recipe like this! It looks delicious!

  16. Pam says

    August 14, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    This looks so good! I love a good pasta salad, especially with pesto in it.

  17. Catherine S says

    August 14, 2015 at 4:32 pm

    This looks and sounds yummy. This will be perfect for our beach day. Thanks for the recipe.

  18. Marcie W. says

    August 14, 2015 at 4:12 pm

    I love the dish you created. It is fresh and light, yet filling and full of goodness. Yum!

  19. Isabella Grey says

    August 14, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    This looks so great! And so easy too! I might have to make some for lunch tomorrow.

  20. Melissa Pezza says

    August 14, 2015 at 1:07 pm

    I can’t wait to make this! It’s hearty, but it’s still light. It’s a PERFECT summer meal!

  21. Stacie @ Divine Lifestyle says

    August 14, 2015 at 12:51 pm

    That looks so good! We have vegetables and herbs growing out back, so I’ll definitely be whipping this up.

  22. yumeating says

    August 14, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I am all about simple garden salads and simple pasta salads. We love pesto here and often make our own. It’s a wonderful thing to keep on hand.

  23. Kristi says

    August 14, 2015 at 4:12 am

    Our whole family loves Pesto Pasta and your recipe for the Pesto Pasta Salad looks delicious! Will be trying it soon.

  24. Tammileetips says

    August 13, 2015 at 8:29 pm

    This looks and sounds delicious! My husband loves pasta and I am always trying to find ways to make it healthier for him.

  25. Jenn says

    August 13, 2015 at 5:19 pm

    YUM!!! This looks so good,we love anything with pesto in my house. Ill have to try this one out.

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