Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 1 lb uncooked pasta (I used rotini); 2 -3 cups cooked vegetables (I used sautéed asparagus, see below*); 2 large handfuls fresh baby arugula; 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, diced; 1 batch pistachio pesto (or traditional pesto)

This Pistachio Pesto Pasta Salad is the perfect make-ahead dish for summer gatherings, and tastes SO fresh and delicious. Feel free to customize with your favorite greens or veggies.

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 20min 🔥 Cook 10min 📊 Medium 🍽 6 servings 👁 9

Ingredients

6 servings

1 lb uncooked pasta (I used rotini)
2 -3 cups cooked vegetables (I used sautéed asparagus, see below*)
2 large handfuls fresh baby arugula
1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese, diced
1 batch pistachio pesto (or traditional pesto)

Instructions

Cook pasta in a large stockpot of generously-salted water al dente, according to package instructions. Drain the pasta in a strainer, then rinse with cold water until it is completely chilled.
Combine pasta, vegetables, arugula, cheese and pistachio pesto in a large mixing bowl. Toss until evenly combined.
Serve immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.

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💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$632.00

Per Serving
$105.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$1264.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (80% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
uncooked pasta	1 lb	$39.00
-3 cups cooked vegetables	2	$160.00
handfuls fresh baby arugula	2 large	$323.00
ball fresh mozzarella cheese	1	$110.00
batch pistachio pesto	1	-