Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (+ 2 tbsp of the oil it comes in)
  • ¼ cup blanched almonds
  • 1-2 garlic cloves
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice
  • 3-4 tbsp water ((to thin the pesto out) )
  • 500 g (1lb) cooked short pasta
  • 4 cups baby spinach
  • 1 cup pitted olives
  • 1 cup feta cheese (cubed)
  • ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes (chopped)
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved )

Instruction

  • To make the pesto: Combine all the ingredients, except for the water, in the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth. Add 1 tbsp of water at a time until your desired consistency is reached. 
  • To make the pasta salad: Combine the cooked pasta with the pesto, spinach, tomatoes, feta and olives. Season to taste and toss until well combined. Serve.