Need a change from boring old macaroni salad? Try this Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe for a change of pace. Great for pot lucks or BBQ’s and can be made up to 2 days ahead. Perfect for a holiday brunch.
Pesto Pasta Salad
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| Serves | 12 |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Cook time | 10 minutes |
| Total time | 15 minutes |
| By author | Dish Ditty |
Need a change from boring old macaroni salad? Try this Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe for a change of pace. Great for potlucks or BBQ's and can be made up to 2 days ahead. Perfect for a holiday brunch.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 packet Knorr Pesto Sauce Dry Seasoning Mix
- 1 1/2 cup Mixed Frozen Peas & Carrots
- 1/2 cup Green onions (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Cilantro (Fresh, chopped - can substitute 2 Tbl Cilantro paste)
- 1lb Rotini Pasta (cooked, drained and rinsed)
Directions
| Step 1 | |
| Cook pasta according to directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside. | |
| Step 2 | |
 Mix together mayonnaise, Knorr pesto seasoning and green onions. | |
| Step 3 | |
 Stir in frozen peas & carrots and then add in the cooked pasta. | |
| Step 4 | |
| Refrigerate for at least 1 hour and serve cold. | |
| Step 5 | |
 This is the Knorr Seasoning Used: | |
