Whip up this vibrant Zucchini Pesto Pasta Salad for a refreshing twist on a classic dish. Packed with zesty flavors and crunchy zucchini noodles, it's the perfect side for your next summer gathering.

Quick Info

⏱️ 35 min • 🍽️ 4 servings • ⭐ 92%

Nutrition

614 cal • 18g protein • 41g carbs • 42g fat

Tags

[Healthy] • [Vegetarian] • [Dinner] • [Lunch] • [Sides] • [Pescatarian] • [Under 45 Minutes] • [Under 1 Hour]

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
• 1 cup fresh parsley, loosely packed
• ½ cup fresh chives, cut into 2-inch pieces, loosely packed
• ¼ cup pine nuts
• 1 small garlic clove
• 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 2 medium Walmart Zucchinis, sliced into ¼–½-inch rounds
• 1 cup roughly chopped spinach, loosely packed
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 pound penne pasta, cooked according to package instructions, drained, and still warm
• Zest of 1 medium lemon
• 1½ tablespoons capers
• 6 ounces fresh mozzarella, torn into bite-size pieces
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves

Instructions Preview

1. Make the pesto: Add the basil, parsley, ch…
2. Make the zucchini pasta salad: Heat the ve…
3. Transfer the zucchini to a large serving b…

…and 2 more steps

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Recipe by: Walmart • From: Tasty