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Heat Wave Pesto Pasta Salad

Packed with flavor from both the Pesto and all the fresh vegetables this is one wonderful summer salad! Chop all the veggies while the Pasta is cooking, then just toss it all together. Easy as pie! I used whatever vegetables I had in the fridge but you can certainly vary the recipe with what you have on hand. Green Peas, chopped Artichoke Hearts or a can of Chick Peas would be wonderful additions. I like the Queso Fresco for its texture and mild flavor but Provolone, Gouda or Swiss would also work well.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time22 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Cook and drain the Pasta as per package instructions, about 7 minutes. Place into a large bowl.
  • Chop, slice and dice all the vegetables. Crumble the Queso Fresco.
  • Add the vegetables and cheese to the cooked Pasta.
  • Stir in the Pesto and the EVOO until evenly coated. Taste and adjust with Salt and Pepper.
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
  • Truly no more than 15 minutes to put this all together. OK....now for that Iced Tea.
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