Tasty Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients
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1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
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1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon onion powder
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1 ½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil
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½ cup chopped fresh oregano
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¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
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2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™)
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⅓ cup red wine vinegar
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½ cup olive oil
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
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1 (4 ounce) package grated Parmesan cheese
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4 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
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6 green onions, chopped
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1 (4 ounce) can minced black olives
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1 (16 ounce) package farfalle (bow tie) pasta
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½ cup pine nuts
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1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
Instructions
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In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add chopped tomatoes, green onions, and olives, stirring to combine. Chill in the refrigerator.
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In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for about 7 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Add the pasta to the prepared dressing and toss well. Top with mozzarella and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutritional Breakdown (per serving)
506 | Calories |
27g | Fat |
51g | Carbs |
19g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 506 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 27g | 34% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 20mg | 7% |
Sodium 731mg | 32% |
Total Carbohydrate 51g | 18% |
Dietary Fiber 4g | 13% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 19g | 38% |
Vitamin C 12mg | 13% |
Calcium 324mg | 25% |
Iron 4mg | 21% |
Potassium 363mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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5/5