PEARL PASTA SALAD

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I was served this salad at a hotel in Sacramento and just loved it. Here's my version. It's great to take along on camping trips or picnics.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 15 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked acini di pepe pasta
3 cups frozen corn
1 jar (14 ounces) oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
1 jar (6 ounces) prepared pesto
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook pasta according to package directions, adding corn during the last 2 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, pesto, cheese, oil, salt and pepper. Add pasta and corn; toss to coat. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 226mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.