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!
Course Pasta, Pasta Salads
Cuisine Continental
Servings 6 servings
Calories 3055.39 kcal
- 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
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.
Calories: 3055.39kcalCarbohydrates: 351.24gProtein: 61.35gFat: 157.2gSaturated Fat: 16.57gSodium: 1026.33mgFiber: 17.95gSugar: 25.44g
Keyword BBQ, Picnics, Rigatoni Pasta, Vegetables