Cilantro Pesto Rigatoni Salad
Get ready for delicious Rigatoni! This make-ahead salad is rich and colorful and perfect for a BBQ. The pine nuts and the black olives add that special touch. Serve it with hot grilled ribs!
Ingredients
For 6 people
- 16 ounce(s) rigatoni or other small pasta
- 1/2 cup(s) olive oil
- 1 cup(s) fresh cilantro leaves, washed, loosely packed
- 2 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/4 teaspoon(s) dried oregano leaves
- 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts
- 4 ounce(s) sliced black olives
- 1 dash(es) salt to taste
- 1 dash(es) ground pepper to taste
Directions
Cook rigatoni according to package directions, and drain well. In blender mix oil, cilantro, garlic and oregano until smooth. Toss pasta with dressing; toss in pine nuts and olives; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate. Toss again before serving.
Nutrition facts
- Kcal: 509.23 kcal
- Fibers (g): 2.99g
- Sodium (mg): 171.06mg
- Carbs: 58.54g
- Fat: 26.2g
- Saturated fat (g): 2.76g
- Proteins: 10.23g