pasta pesto salad with sun dried tomatoes

Name: pasta pesto salad with sun dried tomatoes
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Ingredients: 1 box chickpea pasta (cooked); 1 pacakge vegan pesto; 1/2 red onlion (diced); 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 log mozzarella (cut in chunks); 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes (halved and sliced)

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this pasta pesto salad with sun dried tomatoes is the perfect easy dinner. it is quick to make and uses only simple and nutritious ingredients.

pesto pasta salad in a large serving bowl

i am always looking for new dinner recipes that are easy to make and delicious. this pasta pesto salad with sun dried tomatoes is my new favorite.

i love to use chickpea pasta because it not only adds nutritional value but also tastes amazing too with all the other ingredients.

the sun dried tomatoes add great acidity while the mozzarella brings it all together.

if you're like me, you'll be makign this pasta pesto salad every week!

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frequently asked questions

what is the best pesto sauce to use for this recipe?

my favorite sauce to use if i'm not making it homemade is definitely trader joe's kale cashew pesto sauce. it's vegan but you wouldn't know it! i use it in these photos on this blog post. great for when you are in a time crunch! you can also make your own, such as my recipe for spinach basil pesto.

what is the best pasta to use for this recipe?

i love to use chickpea pasta but you can use any. some other favorites are red lentil pasta or brown rice such as tinkyada.

how can i store this pasta salad for leftovers?

store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. this meal is great to have throughout the week as a lunch or dinner if you don't have time to prep/make a meal.

cooked pasta in a bowl with diced red onion

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