Cilantro Pesto Pasta Salad
Veg · Noodles & Pasta, Soups & Salads
Good for: Lunchbox, Summer
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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 itemsOnion, Thinly Sliced1
WaterFor boiling
Salt2 tbsp
Sunflower Oil2 tbsp
Cheese Cubes1
Salt¼ tsp
Bell Peppers, Julienne¼ cup
Black Olives10
Olive Oil2 tbsp
Macaroni Pasta1 cup
Coriander Leaves½ cup
Cashew (half)¼ cup
Olive 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.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 891kcal | 1782kcal |
| Protein | 12g | 23g |
| Carbohydrate | 49g | 99g |
| Fat | 72g | 145g |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 7g |
| Sugar | 5.2g | 10g |
Cookd masalas for macaroni pasta
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.
WaterSaltSunflower OilMacaroni Pasta
- 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
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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