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Pesto Pasta Salad with Prosciutto

This Pesto Pasta Salad is made with flavorful basil pesto, chiocciole pasta, red onion, bell pepper, grape tomatoes, olives, prosciutto, and shredded Parmesan cheese.
Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. chiocciole pasta
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 4 slices prosciutto chopped
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp. white vinegar
  • 3-4 tbsp. prepared basil pesto
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the pasta according to package.
  • Then, rinse with cold water, allow pasta to cool, and add to a large bowl.
  • Add the onion, tomatoes, peppers, olives, and prosciutto to the pasta. Stir in the shredded Parmesan.
  • Add the white vinegar and pesto. Season with salt and pepper and stir.
  • Serve the pasta salad immediately with extra cheese on top, if desired, or chill in the fridge.
  • Store up to 5 days in the fridge in an airtight container.