Pesto pasta salad

Cooking Coctails Pesto pasta salad

Summer is the time to enjoy the outdoors. Pack a picnic basket with this delicious pasta salad, some sandwiches and ice-cold drinks and head down to the beach.

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Drain.
  2. Place pasta, olives, capsicum, onion, spinach, tomato and avocado in an airtight container or bowl. Cover.
  3. Place pesto and lemon juice in a small airtight container. Season with salt and pepper. Cover. Refrigerate salad and dressing until transporting.
  4. At picnic, shake dressing in container until combined. Drizzle over salad.
  5. Toss gently to combine and serve.

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