Pesto Pasta Salad with burst Tomatoes ⋆ The Mellow Kitchn

Pesto Pasta Salad with burst Tomatoes ⋆ The Mellow Kitchn

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The classic tomato & basil combo made into a pasta salad with creamy avocado & roasted courgette. A great, colourful salad to bring outdoors.

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Ingredients

  • 400 grams short cut pasta
  • 1 small birdeye chili (optional)
  • 750 grams cherry tomatoes
  • 250 grams zucchini or curgette
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • salt & fresh pepper
  • more basil leaves or arugula for serving
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 handful walnuts (optional)
  • 25 grams fresh basil leaves
  • 20 grams walnuts (or sunflower seeds, if nut free)
  • 90 milliliters olive oil, extra-virgin
  • 1 organic lemon, zest & juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

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