Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 4 cups uncooked fusillipasta (use rice pasta for wheat-free version); 1 cup fresh basil pesto, store bought orhomemade; 2 tablespoons chopped green olives or olive tapenade; 1/3 cup pine nuts; 1 cup frozen peas, defrosted (or fresh if you can get them); 12 ounces assortedcherry tomatoes, halved; Several fresh basil leaves, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; Kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground black pepper to taste

Prep 10m

Cook 15m

Total 25m

This flavorful and easy Pesto Pasta Salad features fusilli pasta, fresh basil pesto, chopped green olives, pine nuts, peas, cherry tomatoes, and fresh basil. Tossed in extra virgin olive oil, and seasoned with salt and pepper, it's a delicious and vibrant dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.