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), ¼ cup Olive Oil, ¼ cup Bell Peppers, 1 Cheese Cubes, 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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Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For boiling Water; 2 tbsp Salt; 1 cup Macaroni Pasta; 2 tbsp Oil; ½ cup Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Cashew (half); 1 Cheese Cubes; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ cup Olive Oil; ¼ cup Bell Peppers, Julienne; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 10 Black Olives; 2 tbsp Olive Oil

25 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as coriander pesto pasta salad · Veg · Noodles & Pasta, Soups & Salads

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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.

Good for: Lunchbox, Summer

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

WaterFor boiling
Salt2 tbsp
Macaroni Pasta1 cup
Oil2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Cheese Cubes1
Salt¼ tsp
Olive Oil¼ cup
Bell Peppers, Julienne¼ cup
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Black Olives10
Olive Oil2 tbsp

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

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	891kcal	1782kcal
Protein	12g	23g
Carbohydrate	49g	99g
Fat	72g	145g
Fibre	3.5g	7g
Sugar	5.2g	10g

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Method

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.
WaterSaltMacaroni PastaOil
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.
Coriander LeavesCashew (half)Cheese CubesSaltOlive Oil
3
Add the dressing to the pasta, mix till it combines evenly, transfer it to a bowl and refrigerate it. Serve it cold
Bell PeppersOnionBlack 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), ¼ cup Olive Oil, ¼ cup Bell Peppers, 1 Cheese Cubes, 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.