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A bowl of colorful pasta salad with vegetables and herbs.
Binjal Pandya

Strawberry & Rustic Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

Strawberry & Rustic Basil Pesto Pasta Salad is perfect for people seeking a convenient, simple, healthy and quick meal option. It is an utterly lovely combo of flavors! You may not initially think pesto and strawberries go together but just trust me they are a perfect pair! If you like basil and strawberry, youll love this recipe too. . Serving size: 8
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box Barilla pasta short cut of choice
  • ¼ cup Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto
  • 1 cup Strawberries Hulled
  • ½ cup Chopped Cherry Tomatoes
  • ½ cup Chopped Cucumbe
  • ½ cup Red Radish Chopped
  • ½ cup Fresh Baby Kale or Spring Mix
  • 1 Lemon Juice
  • ½ cup Goat Cheese Crumble
  • ¼ tsp Himalaya Salt or Black Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • Fresh Basil Leaves for Garnishing

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and spread on a baking sheet to cool.
  2. Add the prepared pasta into the large salad mixing bowl and toss well with the Barilla Rustic Basil pesto.
  3. Add strawberries, chopped cucumber, cherry tomatoes, red radish, fresh baby Kale or spring mix and lemon juice.
  4. Sprinkle some Himalaya salt, black pepper, goat cheese and a few leaves of fresh basil. Gently toss to mix all well.
  5. Serve it cold and enjoy this summer special Strawberry Rustic Basil Pesto Pasta Salad.

Notes

  • You can also add chopped avocado, carrot or Broccoli into this salad.
  • Instead of goat cheese you can also use mozzarella, feta or parmesan cheese.