Pesto Salad

Name: Pesto Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
Ingredients: 1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread; 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil; 4 cups tightly packed arugula; 2 cups torn fresh basil leaves; 1/3 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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Recipe by Kraft

Prep Time

15
min.

Total Time

15
min.

Servings

6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Intensify the flavor of this great Pesto Salad with crunchy toasted almonds. This Pesto Salad with shredded Parmesan is ready in 15 minutes.

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1/4 cup CLASSICO Traditional Basil Pesto Sauce and Spread
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
4 cups tightly packed arugula
2 cups torn fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup PLANTERS Slivered Almonds, toasted
1/4 cup KRAFT Shredded Parmesan Cheese

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Whisk pesto, lemon juice and oil until blended.
Combine remaining ingredients in large bowl.
Add pesto mixture to salad; mix lightly.

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Substitute

Substitute chopped PLANTERS Walnuts for the almonds.

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts adds crunch and intensifies their flavor. MICROWAVE METHOD: Place up to 1 cup of nuts in a shallow microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH until fragrant and crisp, stirring every 30 sec. STOVETOP METHOD: Place nuts in ungreased skillet. Cook on medium heat until golden brown, stirring frequently. OVEN METHOD: Spread nuts in single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 min. or until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

Servings

6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each

Nutritional Information

Serving Size 6 servings, 1-1/2 cups each
AMOUNT PER SERVING
Calories	150

Total fat	14g
Saturated fat	2g
Cholesterol	4.8595mg
Sodium	160mg
Carbohydrate	4g
Dietary fiber	2g
Sugars	0.8851g
Protein	5g
% Daily Value
Vitamin A	40 %DV
Vitamin C	8 %DV
Calcium	6 %DV
Iron	4 %DV

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.