Pesto Pasta Salad
1 serving of pesto pasta salad contains 513 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 37% carbs, 51% fat, and 12% protein. This is a good source of protein (28% of your Daily Value), potassium (9% of your Daily Value), and iron (50% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 8 servings
- Prep Time
- 15 minutes
- Cook Time
- 15 minutes
Ingredients
Directions
- Make pesto: In a food processor purée basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, salt, pepper and pine nuts until smooth. With motor running, add olive oil and process until a thick paste forms. Add parmesan and pulse twice. Season with more salt and pepper, if desired.
- Make salad: Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large bowl, combine pesto and Greek yogurt and stir until well blended. Add cold pasta and toss to coat with dressing. Top with tomatoes. Serve salad at room temperature or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled.
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of pesto pasta salad (181g)
| Nutrient | Value | %DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 513 | |
| Fats | 31g | 39% |
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 12% |
| Carbs | 49g | 18% |
| Net carbs | 48g | |
| Fiber | 2g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Protein | 16g | |
| Calcium | 112mg | 11% |
| Iron | 4mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 400mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 0μg | 0.2% |
| Vitamins and Minerals | ||
| Alpha carotene | 38μg | |
| Beta carotene | 837μg | |
| Caffeine | 0mg | |
| Choline | 15mg | 3% |
| Copper | 1mg | 60% |
| Fluoride | 1μg | |
| Folate (B9) | 62μg | 15% |
| Lycopene | 958μg | |
| Magnesium | 140mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 3mg | 149% |
| Niacin | 4mg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1mg | 15% |
| Phosphorus | 303mg | 43% |
| Retinol | 16μg | |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.1mg | 10% |
| Selenium | 44μg | 80% |
| Theobromine | 0mg | |
| Thiamine | 0.3mg | 29% |
| Vitamin A IU | 1484IU | |
| Vitamin A | 88μg | 10% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.1μg | 4% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.2mg | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D IU | 1IU | |
| Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin D3 | 0μg | |
| Vitamin E | 4mg | 26% |
| Vitamin K | 181μg | 151% |
| Zinc | 3mg | 27% |
| Sugars | ||
| Sugar | 2g | |
| Sucrose | 1g | |
| Glucose | 1g | |
| Fructose | 1g | |
| Lactose | 0g | |
| Maltose | 0g | |
| Galactose | 0g | |
| Starch | 0.2g | |
| Fats | ||
| Saturated fats | 4g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated fats | 14g | |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 8g | |
| Trans fats | 0.1g | |
| Fatty Acids | ||
| Total omega 3 | 0g | |
| Total omega 6 | 0.1g | |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0g | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
| Amino Acids | ||
| Alanine | 0.5g | |
| Arginine | 1g | |
| Aspartic acid | 1g | |
| Cystine | 0.2g | |
| Glutamic acid | 4g | |
| Glycine | 0.5g | |
| Histidine | 0.3g | |
| Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
| Isoleucine | 1g | |
| Leucine | 1g | |
| Lysine | 0.5g | |
| Methionine | 0.2g | |
| Phenylalanine | 1g | |
| Proline | 1g | |
| Serine | 1g | |
| Threonine | 0.4g | |
| Tryptophan | 0.1g | |
| Tyrosine | 0.4g | |
| Valine | 1g | |
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