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title: Pesto Pasta Salad
description: Whether you're putting together a summer picnic menu or prepping a healthy family meal, this pesto pasta salad will not disappoint!
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# [Pesto Pasta Salad](https://www.iga.com/recipes/pesto-pasta-salad)

 Written by Jessica Vician | May 25, 2022 5:50:06 PM

Whether you're putting together a summer picnic menu or prepping a healthy family meal, this pesto pasta salad will not disappoint! It's filling enough to serve as a main course or feed to a larger group as a delicious side. 

 

#### Ingredients

16 oz Gemelli pasta cooked according to package instructions  
7 ounce jar Basil Pesto  
1/2 cup Light Mayonnaise  
1 teaspoon sea salt  
1 1/2 cups frozen peas cooked according to package instructions  
2 cups steamed or grilled asparagus; chopped  
1 1/2 cups chickpeas drained   
3/4 cup pine nuts  
1 tablespoon fresh chopped chives  
Parmesan cheese as desired

#### Instructions

1. Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
2. While pasta is cooking, combine the pesto and mayo in a small bowl until blended.
3. Steam the peas according to package instructions and prepare the asparagus (whether steaming or grilling)
4. With all ingredients prepared, combine in a large bowl and stir to toss.
5. Garnish with fresh chives and parmesan cheese as desired.

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