Salads & sides

Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

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This easy Mediterranean-inspired salad of rotini pasta, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes is tossed with a creamy pesto dressing.

time

prep:

20 min

total:

1 hr 20 min

servings

total:

6 servings, about 2/3 cup each

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What You Need

container (7 oz.) pesto

1/4

cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing

2-1/2

cups rotini pasta, cooked, drained

1/2

cup sliced black olives

Tbsp. chopped oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained

1/2

tsp. black pepper

Make It

MIX pesto and dressing in large bowl until well blended.

ADD remaining ingredients; mix lightly.

REFRIGERATE 1 hour.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Serving Suggestion

Serve with fresh fruit and a cold glass of fat-free milk to round out the meal.

Special Extra

Looking for a way to include more whole grains and fiber in your diet? Prepare this tasty salad using whole wheat rotini pasta.

Substitute

Prepare using MIRACLE WHIP FREE Dressing.

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clarbear0510

posted:7/12/2011

Such an easy recipe. I added grilled chicken to the salad for little bit more "meat" to the recipe.

sarahmarcuse

posted:6/7/2010

Instead of sundried tomatos and olives I used sliced grape tomatoes, chickpeas, and artichokes... So yummy! I also added a splash of balsamic vinegar for a little more tang... I can't wait to make this again!

court0604

posted:5/22/2010

I dislike olives so I left them out, but I added shredded parm cheese and cherry tomatoes. It was really good! My husband wanted me to add pepperoni or sausage next time. Delicious!

s.lyle

posted:5/4/2010

I used the dressing mix, but added red bellpepper, corn and chicken. My family loved it!!!

GALSMILEY

posted:4/28/2010

My family loved it, even my little girls! This is a great recipe for summer barbecues because you can make it ahead and it's a cold side dish.

bwood27

posted:3/18/2010

Very easy to make! Add chicken and you have a one dish meal.

a cook

posted:1/23/2010

I probably would use pesto already made because I made homemade pesto and it just did not taste good, I think it was too dry.

a cook

posted:7/4/2009

Easy and quick to make, tasted delicious.

dianare

posted:3/16/2009

This was a great and easy recipe.. and that is how I like them.. and the taste was just as good..

ecamensky

posted:1/5/2009

I took this pasta salad to a family party with high expectations, but it did not go over very well at all. I was left with at least half of the salad to take home. I probably won't make this again.

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Creamy Pesto Pasta Salad

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