Grilled Veggies and Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Grilled Veggies and Pesto Pasta Salad
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: Pesto; 2 cups fresh basil; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon pine nuts; 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove garlic, peeled; salt to taste; ; Pasta; 3 ½ ounces whole-grain pasta; 1 tablespoon prepared pesto; ¼ cup sliced zucchini; ¼ cup sliced eggplant; ¼ cup cherry tomatoes; 2 tablespoons chopped black olives, or to taste

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This pasta salad recipe is a summer must-have, but delicious in any season. The amazing flavor combination of grilled veggies and pesto are perfect for when you crave something fresh, nutritious, and healthy. Start by making a fresh homemade pesto with basil, olive oil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Toss with whole grain pasta and a variety of grilled veggies. Finish with sliced black olives and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Mealthy Tip

Substitute pine nuts with any other nut you like. Cashews and walnuts are perfect (and happily they are less expensive than pine nuts!) You can also swap another herb such as parsley or cilantro for the fresh basil. Or add 1/2 cup spinach or kale to bulk up the volume. You can eliminate the Parmesan cheese from the pesto if you want to make it vegan.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving: 363 calories; 30g fat; 20.6g carbohydrates; 7g protein; 4mg cholesterol; 303mg sodium.

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Amount Per Serving
Calories 363		Calories from Fat270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30g		46%
	Saturated Fat4g	22%
	Trans Fat0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat4.9g
	Monounsaturated Fat18.7g
Cholesterol 4mg		1%
Sodium 303mg		13%
Total Carbohydrate 20.6g		7%
	Dietary Fiber4g	15%
	Sugars2.0g
Protein 7g

Vitamin A37%		Vitamin C19%
Calcium9%		Iron15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

		Calories:	2,000	2,500
Total Fat		Less than	65g	80g
	Saturated Fat	Less than	20g	25g
Cholesterol		Less than	300mg	300 mg
Sodium		Less than	2,400mg	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate			300g	375g
	Dietary Fiber		25g	30g

Calories per gram:

Fat 9 • Carbohydrate 4 • Protein 4

Tagged:

Blender Pasta Mediterranean Italian Quick And Easy Salads Lunch Dinner Picnic No Meat Immersion Blender Fresh Basil Stovetop Weeknight Vegetarian Cooking For One Frying Pan

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Shannon Whittier says:

I made this with tortellini instead of pasta and adddd some chicken, big winner! I didn't use olives but used diced red pepper instead and loved it. Might try with the olives next time though!

Jessica Scott says:

This homemade pesto is hands down one of the best I've ever made. Maybe it was the garlic or the Parmesan, I'm not sure, but either way, this pasta was incredible. Grilling the veggies is a must! It gives it that charred, smoky flavor. Wonderful dish and perfect for entertaining guests!

Brenda Fisher says:

This dish makes meatless Monday so easy in my house. The pesto was packed with flavor took this pasta dish to the next level. added some fresh Parmesan cheese after it was done.