Cold Pesto Salad Recipe

Name: Cold Pesto Salad Recipe
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 Cups Cooked Penne Pasta; 1 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes; 1 Cup Frozen Whole Kernel Corn Thawed; 1 Cup Chopped Green Bell Pepper; 1/2 Cup Prepared Pesto Sauce Classico Is Great!; 1/4 Cup Shaved Parmesan Cheese Or Shredded

Chef Jasbir @Chef_jasbir

United States

This easy Cold Pesto Pasta Salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish made with tender penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, crunchy bell peppers, rich basil pesto, and Parmesan cheese. Ready in just 20 minutes, it's perfect for summer lunches, picnics, potlucks, or a quick family meal. Every bite is packed with fresh flavors, a creamy pesto coating, and a delightful crunch. Serve it chilled for the best taste. Simple, delicious, and perfect for making ahead!

Chef Jasbir @Chef_jasbir

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Ingredients

20 minutes

4 servings

2 CupsCooked Penne Pasta
1 CupHalved Cherry Tomatoes
1 CupFrozen Whole Kernel Corn Thawed
1 CupChopped Green Bell Pepper
1/2 CupPrepared Pesto Sauce Classico Is Great!
1/4 CupShaved Parmesan Cheese Or Shredded

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Steps

20 minutes

1

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions and get all your ingridients ready.
2

Mix all ingridients in a big bowl and toss everything together till it’s evenly combined.
3

Refrigerate, serve cold and enjoy!

Tips

Cook pasta until al dente, avoiding overcooking or undercooking. Add salt to the boiling water for flavor, but skip the oil as it prevents pesto from coating the pasta evenly. Mix gently to preserve the ingredients' texture. For extra crunch, add walnuts, pine nuts, or mixed seeds. Add mozzarella or crumbled feta for a cheesier salad. Refrigerate for about an hour to let the flavors blend. Both homemade and store-bought pesto work well.