Pesto Pasta Salad

I love summery salads. This is one that I make somewhat often. It is very versatile so I add whatever veggies I have on hand at the time. Tomatoes, peppers, olives, onions, cukes, zukes, carrots, etc. The measurements for everything but the oil, water and pesto mix is a guess. I just cook up a bunch of pasta. I especially like to use bow ties for this one. It makes me feel fancy.


Pesto Pasta Salad
Source: ME!
Yield: 4-6 servings

1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water
1 envelope Knorr pesto mix
2 garlic cloves, minced
dash crushed red pepper
1/2 box bow tie pasta
Mixture of veggies

Cook and drain the pasta. Whisk together the oil, water and pesto mix with the garlic and crushed red pepper. Add the pasta and veggies. Toss to coat. Chill.