Comments on: Pesto Pasta Salad

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:49:44 +0000

In reply to Abby. Sorry to hear that, Abby! Did you make the pesto yourself or use store-bought? If you made it, what type of nut did you use?

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 04 Sep 2026 20:37:26 +0000

In reply to Sheila Turbinton. Hi Sheila, yes! It's a great recipe to make ahead.

By: Sheila Turbinton

Sheila Turbinton — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 02:37:52 +0000

Can you make this ahead of time day ahead?

By: Abby

Abby — Mon, 31 Aug 2026 02:30:38 +0000

I followed this recipe exactly. My pesto was the regular green shade but when I mixed it and let it sit for a bit it turned gray and looked extremely unappetizing. No idea what I did wrong. I hoped people would assume I used a whole grain pasta.

By: Kate Mayorkis

Kate Mayorkis — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:57:41 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Kale, perhaps?

By: Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer)

Phoebe Moore (L&L Recipe Developer) — Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:56:45 +0000

In reply to Glynis. Hi Glynis, 12oz dried pasta by weight. Hope this helps!

By: Glynis

Glynis — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:45:19 +0000

12 oz pasta by weight? Or by volume, which roughly twice as much. Thanks!

By: carolyn

carolyn — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:56:41 +0000

I think the olive oil for the pesto should be 1/4 cup. Mine turned out much too runny.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 18:59:23 +0000

Simple, fresh, and tasty. I had some mushrooms and added them (sliced) to the salad as well. Tastes even better the second day.

By: Zoe Kendall

Zoe Kendall — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:35:03 +0000

Can you make this recipe ahead of time?