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Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

Veg · Noodles & Pasta, Soups & Salads

Noodles & PastaSoups & Salads

Total25 min
Prep10 min
Cook15 min
Serves2
Per serving891 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Lunchbox, Summer

Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

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Cilantro pesto pasta salad of chilled macaroni in a coriander, cashew, cheese and olive oil pesto. Mild, serves 2, about 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

Ingredients

13 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced1
  • WaterWaterFor boiling
  • SaltSalt2 tbsp
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • Cheese CubesCheese Cubes1
  • SaltSalt¼ tsp
  • Bell PeppersBell Peppers, Julienne¼ cup
  • Black OlivesBlack Olives10
  • Olive OilOlive Oil2 tbsp
  • Macaroni PastaMacaroni Pasta1 cup
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves½ cup
  • Cashew (half)Cashew (half)¼ cup
  • Olive OilOlive Oil¼ cup

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy891kcal1782kcal
Protein12g23g
Carbohydrate49g99g
Fat72g145g
Fibre3.5g7g
Sugar5.2g10g

Cookd masalas for macaroni pasta

Method

  1. 1

    Heat water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add salt. Add the macaroni and boil it according to the time mentioned on the pack. Strain the pasta immediately, run it under cold water and strain it well. Coat the strained pasta with oil.

    WaterSaltSunflower OilMacaroni Pasta

  2. 2

    To prepare Cilantro pesto, to a mixie jar, add coriander leaves, cashew nuts, grated cheese, salt and olive oil. Blend it to a coarse paste.

    Cheese CubesSaltCoriander LeavesCashew (half)Olive Oil

  3. 3

    Add the dressing to the pasta, mix till it combines evenly, transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it. Serve it cold

    OnionBell PeppersBlack OlivesOlive Oil

Before you start

How long does Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad vegetarian?
Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad?
1 cup Macaroni Pasta, ½ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Olive Oil, ¼ cup Bell Peppers, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad?
About 891 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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