Dill Pesto Dressing Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Dill Pesto Dressing Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 cups water; 2 teaspoons salt; 4 cups fusilli or other spiral pasta; 2 cups broccoli florets Cooked, chilled; 2 cups cauliflower florets Cooked, chilled; 2 cups sugar snap peas Cooked trimmed stringless, chilled; 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot Cooked, chilled; 1 cup white mushrooms Sliced fresh; 11 grape tomatoes Halved fresh; 1 1/2 cups sweet peppers Cooked julienne; pesto; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup salted almonds; 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; ground pepper; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly; dressing; 2/3 cup olive or cooking oil; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly; 1/3 cup white vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

16 cups water
2 teaspoons salt
4 cups fusilli or other spiral pasta
2 cups broccoli florets Cooked, chilled
2 cups cauliflower florets Cooked, chilled
2 cups sugar snap peas Cooked trimmed stringless, chilled
1 1/2 cups sliced carrot Cooked, chilled
1 cup white mushrooms Sliced fresh
11 grape tomatoes Halved fresh
1 1/2 cups sweet peppers Cooked julienne
pesto
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup salted almonds
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
ground pepper
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly
dressing
2/3 cup olive or cooking oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese Freshly
1/3 cup white vinegar
1 teaspoon salt

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["Cut, cook and chill all the vegetables. To chill, run the vegetables under cold water then put in refrigerator.", "Make dill pesto:
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Combine the dill, garlic, and salted almonds in a food processor or blender and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
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Add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese. Mix well.", "Combine water and salt in large pot or Dutch oven. Bring to a boil.", "Add pasta. Boil uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender but firm, Al Dente.", "Drain. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Transfer to large bowl.", "Add next five ingredients. Toss.", "Mix Pesto Dressig: Combine all 5 ingredients in small bowl.
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Drizzle desired amount over salad. Toss until coated.

2394

kcal

Calories

Fat

338

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 cups water, 2 teaspoons salt, 4 cups fusilli or other spiral pasta, 2 cups broccoli florets Cooked, chilled, and more.

Yes, Dill Pesto Dressing Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Dill Pesto Dressing Pasta Salad

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