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The Ultimate Lunchbox – Pesto Pasta Salad

If you are looking for a fresh, vibrant and flavour packed dish, this Pesto Pasta Salad is a must-try.

Simple, delicious, meal prep friendly recipe – ready in less than 30 minutes. This pesto pasta salad is a perfect lunchbox meal for kids as well as adults.

What I love most about this recipe? It’s customizable, easy to make and tastes even better the next day. Add this recipe to your Sunday meal prep to enjoy during the week.

Ready to whip up this simple yet flavourful recipe? Let’s dive in!

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The Ultimate Lunchbox – Pesto Pasta Salad

Taranpreet
Simple, delicious, meal prep friendly recipe – ready in less than 30 minutes. This pesto pasta salad is a perfect lunchbox meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish, Snack
Servings 4 people
Calories 343 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Cucumber chopped
  • 1 cup Bell Peppers chopped
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 cups Pasta cooked
  • 200 ml Pesto
  • 1 tsp Salt adjust as per taste
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup Feta Cheese

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, add your cooked, cooled pasta
    2 cups Pasta
  • Add chopped cucumber, bell peppers, tomatoes, salt, black pepper, pesto and mix well
    1 cup Cucumber, 1 cup Bell Peppers, 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes, 1 tsp Salt, 1 tsp black pepper, 200 ml Pesto
  • Top with crumbled feta cheese
    1/4 cup Feta Cheese
  • Enjoy this delicious salad!

Notes

  1. This salad can be meal prepped and can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days.
  2. Make sure the pasta is cooled before adding vegetable to it, this will ensure the veggies stay fresh and crunchy.
Keyword easy recipe, healthy, lunchbox ideas, meal prep, Pasta salad, Pesto, Salad recipe
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