Some leftovers are just better than others. And this Pesto Pasta Salad with Feta and Tomatoes make a great leftover for any day especially lunch.
This week we were having a work BBQ and I needed to bring a pasta salad. I had been looking around for awhile for a good, simple, easy and delicious pasta salad. And when I saw this I new it was a winner.
It’s simple, delicious and I first threw this salad together to try it out and it was delicious. On top of that is taste just as good the day after and you do not have to heat it up. I just kept it in container in a refrigerator. This has to be one of the more simple salads I have made and also one that stores really well.
Pesto Pasta Salad with Feta and Tomatoes
Adapted from: Mel’s Kitchen Cafe
Yields: 6 servings | Prep Time: 20 Minutes
1 pound bowtie pasta
1 cup basil pesto
1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
4 ounces (about 1 cup) crumbled feta cheese
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 to 2 tbsps olive oil, as neededCook the bowtie pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it cools slightly. Drain the pasta well.
Transfer the pasta to a large serving bowl. Stir in the pesto and gently mix until the pasta is coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste (about 1/4 teaspoon each). Add the halved tomatoes and feta cheese. Toss to combine.
Cover the pasta and refrigerate up to an hour before serving. If the pasta seems at all dry before serving, you can stir in the additional olive oil to moisten the pasta.
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Katarina says
August 26, 2011 at 7:40 pmThis looks delicious and with pesto and feta, yummy!
Suzanne says
August 27, 2011 at 3:03 pmSounds like the perfect
end of the summer pasta
salad. I think it would be
great to send with my daughter
to school, too, with fresh
tomatoes that she could add
just before she eats it…..and
some fresh parmesan to put
on top, too. Thanks for the
great recipe!
xx Suzanne
Carolinaheartstrings says
August 28, 2011 at 9:44 amThis is my favorite summer salad. Looks delicious.
Sylvie @ Gourmande in the Kitchen says
August 28, 2011 at 12:23 pmI totally agree, pesto pasta is the best kind of leftovers!
Anne-Marie @ This Mama Cooks! says
August 29, 2011 at 7:33 amWe have oodles of cherry tomatoes in the garden right now, and lots of pesto in the freezer, so I’ll be making this for sure!
Magic of Spice says
August 29, 2011 at 5:38 pmDelicious idea for a pasta salad hot or cold!
And the addition of feta will always bring me running 🙂
Aquascoop says
October 15, 2011 at 3:00 amCook the bowtie pasta according to package directions in a large pot of salted water. Drain the pasta and run it under cold water just until it cools slightly. Drain the pasta well.
Marcellus Helmcamp says
October 31, 2011 at 10:11 pmReally good post i loved it the pasta and now i will cook myself!!! Thanks
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