Italian Salad with Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto
Italian Salad with Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto
15 minutes total
- Dairy/Cream
- Easy
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Pesto Sauce
- Pork/Sausage
- Protein
- Summer Recipes
- Tomatoes
- Under 30 Minutes
- Weekend
- Weeknight
Made with Barilla Creamy Genovese Basil Pesto Sauce
Ingredients
Serves 4
| 8 | Ounces Italian blend salad [Mix greens, Radicchio, Arugula] |
| 1 | Red onion, sliced very thin |
| 1 | Can chickpeas, drained |
| 1 | Pint cherry tomatoes, halved |
| ½ | Pound salami |
| ½ | Cup Italian parsley leaves |
Dressing:
| ½ | Jar Barilla® Creamy Genovese Pesto |
| 4 | Tablspoons extra virgin olive oil |
| 2 | Tablespoons White wine vinegar |
| 2 | Tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated |
| To taste | Salt and black pepper |
Disclaimer
Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.
Method
Step 1
Soak sliced onion in a bath of icy water for half hour.
Step 2
In a big bowl mix salad with chickpeas, tomatoes, salami and drained red onion, reserving ¼ of each ingredient on the side.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, mix all the ingredients for dressing together.
Step 4
Stir in the salad mix well.
Step 5
Garnish the salad with all the ingredients reserved on the side and parsley leaves.
Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce
Barilla’s Creamy Genovese Pesto Sauce is imported from Italy and made with high-quality ingredients like fragrant Italian basil and freshly grated Italian cheese for a delicious creamy texture that puts a twist on classic pesto sauce.
- Pack size 6.5 oz.
- Range Pesto Sauce