This post contains affiliate links that I earn a commission through. Thank you for supporting Twins and Coffee!

The sun has FINALLY popped out here in the pacific north west and MAN am I happy!

Why do I love the sunny weather? Well because it gives me the PERFECT excuse to make some of my favorite meals-

Pasta Salads!

So when I was doing my weekly “uhhhhh what should we have for lunch and dinner this week” browsing on Pinterest, I found the awesome idea of a sun dried tomato pasta salad!

I found this recipe from JoyfulHomemaking.com’s Margo, and was DROOLING!

Eager to make it, I remembered I had some sun dried tomato pesto left over from a previous dinner so I decided to incorporate that instead of the sun dried tomatoes.

So I grabbed a few extra things I needed from the grocery store and got cooking!

Everything was looking awesome during the process, but we all know what really matters is the taste. 

Once I had the meal put together, I stuck it in the fridge for about an hour to give it a good chance to marinate and chill before taking a bite.

Let me just tell you- that first bite was so good that I had to share it with you guys right away. That is right, I made this meal about an hour ago and I am here sharing it with you now because I just COULDN’T wait!

It is the perfect pasta salad for the sunny days we have ahead! What’s even better?

It is perfect for meal prepping to make lunch easy! I don’t know about you, but my life is crazy during the week with my twins! So having some Snapware in the fridge with delicious lunches ALREADY made is great!

Check out the recipe below and get preppin’!

Print Recipe

Sun Dried Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad

To die for pasta salad with sun dried tomato pesto, feta, cherry tomatoes and Italian seasonings

Course

Main Dish

Prep Time

5 Minutes

Cook Time

15 Minutes

Servings

People

Ingredients

• 1 Box Dried Pasta I used penne
• 3 TBS Sun dried tomato pesto
• 1/2 cup Feta
• 1 small can sliced olives
• 2 Handfuls shredded arugula
• 1/2 container sliced cherry tomatoes
• 1 drizzle olive oil
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Course Main Dish Prep Time 5 Minutes Cook Time 15 Minutes Servings People Ingredients 1 Box Dried Pasta I used penne 3 TBS Sun dried tomato pesto 1/2 cup Feta 1 small can sliced olives 2 Handfuls shredded arugula 1/2 container sliced cherry tomatoes 1 drizzle olive oil 2 tsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

1. Start a large pot of water on the stove, bring to a boil
2. Add box of pasta to boiling water and reduce to medium heat
3. While pasta cooks, slice tomatoes and hand shred arugula then set aside
4. Once pasta is cooked (about 12 minutes), drain in sink and rinse with cool water
5. Add cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl
6. Add the rest of the ingredients to the bowl and mix until combined
7. Chill for a minimum of one hour before serving for optimal flavor

Recipe Notes

Don't be afraid to mix in some shredded chicken or diced salami for even more yummyness!