Vegetarian Vegetarian Dinner Vegetarian Pasta Vegetarian Pasta Salad Walnut Pesto Pasta Salad 5.0 (3) 2 Reviews This cold pesto pasta salad will cool you off on a summer day. Fresh tomatoes and roasted red peppers add a pop of bright color and juiciness here, but any of your favorite pasta-salad veggies, like blanched broccoli and fresh bell peppers, would be delicious too. By Adam Dolge Adam Dolge Adam Dolge is an award-winning journalist, writer and recipe developer. He is the author and food photographer for the blog The Real Recipes, where he shares recipes inspired by his experience working for food magazines and professional test kitchens. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 30 mins Total Time: 30 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 8 cups Nutrition Profile: Healthy Aging High-Fiber Vegetarian Gut Healthy Mediterranean Diet Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound whole-wheat penne or rotini pasta 2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for garnish ½ cup lightly packed flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, grated 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt ¼ tablespoon ground pepper ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium tomato, chopped ½ cup chopped jarred roasted red peppers, rinsed Directions Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Meanwhile, combine basil, parsley, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse, scraping down the sides as necessary, until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in oil. Transfer the pesto to a large bowl and add the pasta, tomato and peppers. Toss to coat. Top with more basil, if desired. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate pesto (Step 2) for up to 1 day. Nutrition bonus: Vitamin A (25% daily value). Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, July / August 2020 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 417 Calories 22g Fat 47g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Serving Size 1 cup Calories 417 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 47g 17% Dietary Fiber 6g 22% Total Sugars 2g Protein 11g 23% Total Fat 22g 28% Saturated Fat 3g 17% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Vitamin A 1270IU 25% Vitamin C 11mg 12% Folate 62mcg 16% Sodium 472mg 21% Calcium 97mg 7% Iron 3mg 17% Magnesium 97mg 23% Potassium 380mg 8% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.