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Pesto Surprise


"Need a quick salad for a picnic? Or potluck? This is perfect and fast!"
Original recipe yield: 10 servings.
Prep Time:
15 Minutes
Cook Time:
10 Minutes
Ready In:
35 Minutes
Servings:
10

INGREDIENTS:

  • 1 (12 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
  • 1 (.6 ounce) package zesty Italian-style salad dressing mix
  • 12 cherry tomatoes
  • 1 (8 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
  • 2 (2.25 ounce) cans chopped black olives, drained
  • 1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced green olives, drained
  • 6 ounces shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoons pesto

DIRECTIONS:

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; rinse with cold water and drain.
  2. Prepared zesty Italian dressing according to package directions.
  3. In a large bowl, toss together pasta, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, black olives, green olives and cheese. Pour dressing over all, add pesto, and stir until evenly coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.