Pesto Mediterranean Penne Pasta Salad

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions, draining 1 minute short of required cooking time.
Toss the pasta with olive oil and place on a baking sheet to cool.
Once the pasta is cool, in a large bowl, gently toss all ingredients to combine.
Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with oregano.

Banner Image:

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Grain:

Ingredients:

1 box — 13.5 oz penne, whole wheat

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1 jar — 8 oz basil pesto

½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

1 medium red bell pepper, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes

1 medium green sweet pepper, cored and cut into ½-inch cubes

1 medium seedless cucumber, sliced into half-moon shapes

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon oregano, for garnish

Salt and pepper to taste

Active time:

12 minutes

Yield:

8 portions

Nutrition:

Calories: 330, Fat: 15g, Saturated Fat: 3.5g, Sodium: 350mg, Carbohydrate: 43g, Fiber: 6g, Protein: 10g

Author:

Recipe and photo courtesy of Barilla [2]

Diet:

Mediterranean DietVegetarian & Vegan Diet

Recipe tags:

Affordable

Course:

Salads

Dietary choice:

Vegetarian

Rating:

Description:

Classic pasta salad made with creamy pesto dressing and bell peppers. Made with just 9 ingredients in 30 minutes! The perfect quick and easy dish.