Tomatoes are a great asset to your cooking as they make the basis of so many great sauces and salsas.
Tomatoes are great fresh, but their flavor is enhanced when roasted. Toss them with some pasta and some basil pesto, and they rock!
Pesto Pasta Salad with Tomatoes and Feta
This Pesto Pasta Salad, studded with juicy tomatoes and tangy feta, is a delicious lunchtime salad or a great side for grilled meats. It packs well, making it great for meal prep as well.
Servings: 8
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb wagon wheel pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes (julienned)
- 1 oz feta cheese crumbles (1/4 cup)
- 1/2 cup whole black olives
- salt
- black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse with cool water and drain.
- In a large salad bowl, place the pasta, pesto, tomatoes, feta, and olives. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Chill until ready to serve.
Notes
Promptly store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator, for up to 4 days. Nutritional values are approximate and based on 1/8 the recipe.
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 154mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
Kelly says
I am in hot pursuit of fabulous grilling recipes for this summer, now that I have a giant garden of my own! When I saw this recipe, I knew it was a keeper and can’t wait to make it with my own ‘maters.
FoodontheTable says
Looks delicious! Especially that big olive in the picture!
Amy @ Raising Arrows says
I am loving that tomatoes are starting to taste like tomatoes, especially at the little farmer’s market place I’ve been frequenting. 🙂
Debbi Does Dinner Healthy says
Sorry, my link doesn’t have tomatoes in it this week. 🙁 However, I can’t WAIT for my tomatoes to come in an make lots of nummy things! I just made a zucchini tomato topping for ravioli yesterday that was fantastic! Thanks!
Jessica Fisher says
That’s okay. We’ll let you slide this time. 😉
Sherry says
Oh, wow! That looks scrumptious!
Jaz @ Odd Mom says
Oh, that pasta salad looks wonderful! I can imagine the taste of it – so fully flavored. I’ll be trying this!
Wendy (The Local Cook) says
I can’t wait for heirloom tomatoes from our CSA . . . and I’ve been thinking about planting some in containers. Yum!
Jacky says
I am dreaming of fresh off the vie Summer tomatoes. Yum, yum , yum!
Susie's Homemade says
Yummo!!!
Elizabeth says
Looks like a great dish to take to a potluck!
M @ bettycrapper says
That pasta salad looks perfect for the holiday grilling weekend.
Tomatoes no longer taste like tomatoes where I’m at. So, when I make salsa for my tacos I add a bit of honey.
Amanda says
I’ve missed participating in the URS! The pasta salad look delish!
Jessica Fisher says
Welcome back! Missed seeing you.
The Prudent Homemaker says
The tomato plants can’t grow fast enough around here. Literally.
They are, however, growing faster than the basil. As long as we have both, my husband told a guest yesterday, than we’re good!
jen says
I am so happy I found you again! I loved your bag tag idea, and vowed to do it, but I lost the link. Luckily I found it again through org junkie.
I am now adding you to my blog roll to take advantage of all of your good ideas!
Thanks for helping my summer be a little more organized. What a great idea!
Jessica Fisher says
I’m happy you found me again, too. Welcome back!
angie says
love pasta salad and this one sounds delicious