Title: Pesto-Macaroni Salad
Categories: Sauce Italian Pasta
Yield: 6 Servings
3 | c | Uncooked medium shell macaro |
1 | tb | Olive or vegetable oil |
1 | c | Pesto or 1 Container (8 ounces) pesto |
1/2 | c | Small pitted ripe olives |
1/4 | c | White wine vinegar |
4 | | Italian plum tomatoes, each Into 4 wedges |
4 | c | Coarsely shredded spinach |
| | Grated parmesan cheese, if desired |
Cook macaroni as directed on package. Rinse in cold water and drain; toss
with oil. Mix pesto, olives, vinegar and tomatoes in large bowl. Arrange 2
cups macaroni and 2 cups spinach on olive mixture; repeat with remaining
macaroni and spinach. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Toss and
sprinkle with cheese. 6 SERVINGS (ABOUT 1-1/4 CUPS EACH); 500 CALORIES PER
SERVING.