Cold Pasta Pesto Salad Recipe
Shells, onions, olives, roasted red pepper, spinach, pesto vinaigrette, crumbled feta
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Ingredients
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Salad Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Cook the Pasta
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the shell pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- 2
Chop Vegetables
While the pasta is cooking, finely chop the red onion, black olives, and roasted red peppers. Set aside.
- 3
Prepare Salad
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, chopped onion, olives, roasted red peppers, and fresh spinach. Toss gently to combine.
- 4
Add Pesto Vinaigrette
Drizzle the pesto vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
- 5
Top with Feta
Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese on top of the salad before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
