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Zucchini Pasta Salad Recipe
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Pesto Cream

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A quick salad, zucchini pasta salad recipe with pesto cream is made with just a few ingredients including, zucchini, whole grain pasta, corn and a creamy pesto dressing.

This is an easy pasta salad with tons of flavor. Use the simple ingredient exchanges and menu planner below to create a great selection of quick meals in minutes with this creamy pasta salad.

2-3 servings

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5 Ingredients Needed:

whole grain pasta - 2 cups cooked
(choose a small to medium noodle like penne, farfalle or macaroni)

zucchini - 1 cup thinly sliced half-moons

frozen corn kernels - 1/2 cup thawed and drained

prepared sun-dried tomato pesto - 1/4 cup

* sour cream - 1/2 cup
Lower the Fat: Use a low-fat or fat-free sour cream

Make Ahead:
- You may cook the pasta ahead of time if you prefer.

- Measure out 1/2 cup of frozen corn kernels and allow to thaw and drain

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1. Prepare pasta according to package directions.

2. When the pasta is finished cooking, drain and place in a mixing bowl with the zucchini and the corn.

3. In a smaller bowl, combine the pesto and the sour cream and mix until well blended.

4. Add this mixture to the salad ingredients and toss well to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

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Quick Meal Ideas:

Main Meal Ideas:

** This quick pasta salad makes an easy meal when served with grilled steak.

** Another quick meal idea is to serve this zucchini pasta salad recipe with pesto cream with a bowl of minestrone soup and warm focaccia bread spread with garlic butter.

Light Meal Ideas (suitable for lunch or a light dinner):

** For a simple light meal serve this easy pasta salad over a bed of salad greens with pita chips on the side.

** You can also serve this quick salad recipe with a simple salsa along with raw vegetables or your favorite chips for dipping.

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Ingredient Exchanges:

* Instead of Corn: try Shredded Carrots or Red Peppers

* Instead of Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto: try Basil Pesto

* Instead of Sour Cream: try Yogurt or Caesar Dressing or Creamy Garlic Dressing (Lower the Fat: use low-fat or fat-free varieties of yogurt and the dressings)

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These simple additions will add an extra layer of flavor to this zucchini pasta salad recipe with pesto cream. They are all quick and easy.

Additions

* Chopped Jalapeno Peppers Slices
* Cooked Cubed Ham
*Pine Nuts

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Related Links:
Creamy Chicken Zucchini Pasta Toss | More Pasta Salad Ideas

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