Vegan Pesto Salad
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Difficulty: 1 (1 - 5)
- Categories: Appetizers Dinner Gluten Free Italian Lunch Salads Side Dishes
A refreshing and flavorful salad made with gluten-free pasta, cherry tomatoes, and vegan pesto. This vibrant dish combines al dente pasta with juicy tomatoes and a rich, herby pesto, creating a perfect harmony of tastes. Ideal for a light lunch or side dish, it's a quick and easy option that brings a burst of fresh flavors to any meal.
Instructions
- Cook the gluten-free pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta. Set aside.
- Wash and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add 150 grams of vegan pesto and toss well to ensure the pasta and tomatoes are evenly coated.
- Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
- You can serve the salad immediately, or for best flavor, cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together. Enjoy your refreshing Vegan Pesto Salad!
Nutrition Facts
4 Servings per container
Serving Size 1 servings (300 g)
Amount per serving
Calories 447
% Daily Value
Total Fat 16.3 g
21%
Saturated Fat 2.3 g
12%
Cholesterol 0 mg
0%
Sodium 518 mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 66.7 g
24%
Dietary Fiber 4.9 g
20%
Protein 8.8 g
18%
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily
diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Nutrition information is an estimate and has been calculated automatically