Shelly's Recipe

PASTA SALAD WITH LEMON-PESTO DRESSING

Category: Pasta Salads

1 lb cavatappi, corkscrew pasta, or medium shells, cooked al dente and drained
Coarse salt
1 cup prepared pesto sauce from refrigerated case in supermarket
1 lemon, juiced and zested
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
4 scallions, chopped
3/4 lb ricotta salata, chopped and crumbled, in specialty cheese case of market or 1 pound tub bocconcini mini pieces of mozzarella, drained, pieces halved or Feta cheese
Black pepper

While pasta is cooking, place pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice, parsley, tomatoes, scallions and cheese in a large bowl. Add drained pasta to the mixing bowl. Combine salad and season with salt and pepper, to taste.