White Bean & Pesto Salad Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 vine ripe tomato
- 1 large clove garlic
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- ½ teaspoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup white beans (cannellini), drained and rinsed
- 1 lb. of your favorite macaroni
Directions
- In a blender, pulse basil, garlic, tomato, cheese, salt, red pepper, vinegar, sugar, and olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Prepare macaroni as directed. Place macaroni in a serving bowl.
- Add pesto and beans to the macaroni and toss. Take a little extra fresh basil, give it a fine chop and toss it in with the macaroni.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 76g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 286 | |
| Calories from Fat 95 | 33% |
| Total Fat 10.78g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat 3.21g | 13% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium 490mg | 20% |
| Potassium 937mg | 27% |
| Total Carbs 31.81g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.8g | 26% |
| Sugars 1.73g | 1% |
| Protein 16.77g | 27% |
