With summer in full force
Fortunately, we have a grill in our backyard which has really come in handy the past couple weeks. While using the grill is obscenely hot, it keeps the heat outside while also embedding our dinners with wonderful summer flavors. Most recently, we had vegetable kababs and roasted Brussel sprouts on the grill. They get this wonderful char on them and the caramelization adds great flavor to an already delicious meal. I decided to make a simple pasta salad to go along with the kababs. I was inspired by several recipes I found online and developed this recipe of my own to fit the ingredients available and the flavors I wanted.
In my opinion, pesto is always a great addition to a meal so this summer pesto pasta salad hits the spot. The fresh cherry tomatoes and cheese compliment the pesto and greens nicely. I really enjoyed this dish and will plan to make it more often throughout the summer. I highly recommend trying it for yourself. You will not be disappointed! Try to stay cool out there! Summer Pesto Pasta Salad 8-10 oz. short pasta of your choice 2 cups cherry tomatoes 10 oz. fresh greens 8 oz. feta, mozzarella, or parmesan cheese 1/4 of a red onion thinly sliced into strands 3/4 cups prepared pesto 2 Tbs. red wine vinegar 2 tsp. sugar 2 tsp olive oil Salt & Pepper to season Cook the pasta until al dente and set to the side to cool Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and add to a large bowl Take the cheese and cut into small cubes and add to the bowl. Add the cooled noodles and the red onion to the bowl. In a separate bowl add the pesto, vinegar, sugar and olive oil. Mix well until everything is combined and smooth. Add the dressing to the large bowl and mix everything together. Add the salad greens in handfuls until there is enough to your liking. Season with salt and pepper and place in the refrigerator to let the flavors meld together and enjoy. |
AuthorJonah Yoder lives in Northern Indiana and works at Anna's Bread a small cafe/bakery. He is a self-proclaimed foodie and spends all his free time cooking and baking. Archives
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