This pesto pasta salad is fresh, vibrant, super delicious and satisfying with the addition of the spelt pasta and white beans. There’s nothing better than a salad that you can throw together in 15 minutes that is so packed with goodness. Basil has to be one of our favourites to add to almost anything, and it really gives this salad a fantastic flavour and fresh summer vibe.
Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant, quick, and satisfying Pesto Pasta Salad packed with spelt pasta, white beans, and fresh veggies, all tossed in a homemade pesto dressing.
Equipment
Ingredients
Salad
- 250 g spelt pasta
- 80 g arugula
- 200 g cherry tomatoes
- 2 cucumbers
- 1.5 cup (282 g) butter beans - 1 can drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
Pesto Dressing
- 3 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup (24 g) fresh basil
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
Instructions
- Cook your pasta as per the packet instructions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water until the pasta is completely cooled.
- While the pasta is cooking, wash and chop the rocket, tomatoes, and cucumbers.
- Prepare the pesto dressing by adding the garlic, basil, olive oil, nutritional yeast, and 3 tablespoons of pine nuts to a small blender or food processor. Process until you achieve a smooth consistency.
- In a large bowl, combine the rocket, tomatoes, cucumbers, beans, pasta, and 2 tablespoons of pine nuts. Pour over the pesto dressing and stir well until all ingredients are thoroughly coated.
- For an extra touch, top the salad with plant-based feta before serving.
