For a delightful lunch option, try this pasta salad dressed with your favourite vegan green pesto, vegan mayo, and a zesty squeeze of lemon. To elevate the dish, add charred sun-dried tomatoes which impart a touch of sweetness and smokiness. Quick and easy to prepare, this salad is a must-try for anyone looking for a tasty and filling meal or picnic dish.
Servings
Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Contains
tree nut
Swap out
gluten
Free from
soy
peanut
sesame
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This was DELICIOUS, fast, and easy. I didn't have peas but I threw in a few olives and cherry tomatoes for color. I'll be making this again and hopefully, I'll have the peas this time.
PUL Team - April 1, 2025, 2:17 a.m.
Mmm sounds lovely, Gail! So glad it was enjoyed with the substitutions 🤗
Amanda Eriksson - March 21, 2025, 5:22 p.m.
Lovely recipe
Kim - Feb. 4, 2025, 8:41 p.m.
Not your regular pesto pasta! Surprisingly good, even without the pine nuts and parmesan that were left forgotten in the oven and fridge 😂
PUL Team - Feb. 5, 2025, 2:06 a.m.
So happy to hear that the green pesto pasta was enjoyed, Kim! It's one of our favourites 🤗
Misaki - Jan. 8, 2025, 8:54 a.m.
Soooo good!! Every time! It’s addicting 🤤💕
Martunia - Dec. 3, 2024, 6:13 p.m.
Thank you for this recipe! The charred sun-dried tomatoes take this to the next level.
Signe - Nov. 21, 2024, 4:34 p.m.
This was insanely good! My husband also said that he could eat this all day, every day.
Gesa von Hirschheydt - Nov. 2, 2024, 3:28 p.m.
Delicious, nutritious and filling! A very nice and quick recipe.
Angela Fitton - Oct. 13, 2024, 2:29 a.m.
This was so good! A huge hit. Even my husband asked to have it for his lunches so a definite win! I used flaked almonds as I had no pine nuts. Thanks!!!
maria - Oct. 8, 2024, 8:40 p.m.
An amazing and quick alternative to standard pesto pasta. I skipped the mayo and the result was still really good!
Mat - Sept. 15, 2024, 8:07 p.m.
Our go to recipes on lazy week days !! Super tasty, quick and easy fulfilling recipe 🤩
Dominika - Sept. 10, 2024, 8:14 p.m.
Oh gezz this one was incredible! :) so easy and so delicious
Katarína Hollá - Aug. 12, 2024, 9:54 p.m.
Delicious! First time my meal looks as the pictures and its amazing quick-ish dinner. I used just some green salat mix insted of spinach. Still good.
Emma - Aug. 5, 2024, 1:24 p.m.
Very yummy, will definitely make it again!
Ashleigh Davies - July 27, 2024, 1:28 p.m.
The mayo really makes this dish taste amazing thanks ☺️
Silvia - July 11, 2024, 6:59 a.m.
Tastes great, will definitely make it again. 😃
HP - July 6, 2024, 5:17 a.m.
Such a great, nutritious meal for hot weather! The peas puréed into the dressing is genius. I modified this a bit with veggies I had on hand. Delicious!
PUL Team - July 6, 2024, 5:41 a.m.
So happy to hear it was enjoyed, HP!
Zarah - July 2, 2024, 10 p.m.
Delicious and easy to prepare. I added a bit more lemon and more spinach to increase the amount of greens.
kerri - June 26, 2024, 11:49 p.m.
I made this as a cold entree. I loaded it up with veggie odds and ends (including kalamata olives) and extra chickpeas to fill us up. Sooo yummy! It's going in my regular rotation.
PUL Team - June 28, 2024, 5 a.m.
Woohoo! Enjoy your delicious creation, Kerri 😃
Žaneta Slovinková - June 12, 2024, 10:45 p.m.
We love it !
Inu - June 10, 2024, 3:10 p.m.
5/5!! Great and simple dish. 🥰🥰
Misaki - May 27, 2024, 5:31 a.m.
My husband says “this is definitely a keeper!” So clean and refreshing 🤤
Deborah Knight - May 20, 2024, 11:09 a.m.
This is now my absolute favourite dish! So yummy, especially the charred sundried tomatoes. I’ve made it so many times now and just want to eat it every day.
A Stent - May 15, 2024, 8:21 a.m.
My family inhaled this dish. Will definitely be making it again, thank you.
PUL Team - May 15, 2024, 8:41 p.m.
Aw do glad it was a hit with the whole fam, thanks so much A Stent 🫶
sandy bugon - April 22, 2024, 11:11 p.m.
Amazing, also good with lentil pasta
Nadika - April 20, 2024, 4:18 a.m.
This was a big hit with the family today! Colourful, creamy, easy to put together and it tastes great warm (freshly made) and cold (once refrigerated). Thank you for this recipe!
jumatos01 - April 16, 2024, 5:01 a.m.
Very delicious and easy to make.
Sarah - April 13, 2024, 11:06 p.m.
This was fantastic. I had issues finding vegan green pesto where I live (small town) so I found vegan tomato pesto and used that. I also substituted pine nuts for sunflower kernels as well as used nutritional yeast in place of vegan Parmesan.
PUL Team - April 14, 2024, 1:13 a.m.
Thanks for sharing your experience with the pasta, Sarah! Vegan tomato pesto is a lovely idea. In case you're interested and it helps, we have a pesto sauce recipe here: https://www.pickuplimes.com/r… 😊
Jen Vhanna - April 12, 2024, 8:05 a.m.
So good! My husband loves it.. I would love to know the Cal per serve.. How can I find that in the app? I am on the journey of trying so get my weight drop at the moment.
PUL Team - April 13, 2024, 4:07 a.m.
Hey Jen! To find the approximate nutrition information on the app click into the recipe > click "info" on the right side > click "🧬 nutrients" beside the Nourish title > press and hold the circle to show its calories. The macro and micronutrient information is below this.
In case you're interested and haven't already seen it, we also have a personal planner on the app which can help give us recipe inspiration considering our nutrient targets. You can see it in action here: https://youtu.be/N3f1PfRL2h0?… 🤗
Fiend - April 8, 2024, 4:24 p.m.
So delicious & creamy, it was also filling. I loved the little bursts of charred sun-dried tomatoes; I'd not thought of chatting them before, so I'll be doing that again! :D I can see this becoming a week day regular, incorporating it into my meal prep plans!
PUL Team - April 9, 2024, midnight
Hiya Fiend! So thrilled the pesto salad was enjoyed. Happy meal planning 😃
Anushree - March 25, 2024, 10:41 p.m.
Simple yet delicious ❤️
Marta Frías Rodríguez - March 22, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
Absolutely delicious!!!
Vita - March 21, 2024, 6:35 p.m.
Super yummy and easy to make.
Stacy - March 19, 2024, 1 a.m.
Very good!
Olgu Oz - March 11, 2024, 5:29 p.m.
We loved it!!
prasanth ghali - March 10, 2024, 1:25 a.m.
This recipe is fantastic! I followed each step, and it was super easy. The flavors blend perfectly, and the taste is incredible. I'll definitely be recommending this app to others!
Elizabeth - March 6, 2024, 3:42 p.m.
Such a delicious and simple recipe that’s great to bring to work for lunch! I actually used some cashew cream I’d made for something else instead of the vegan mayo, and it worked really well.
PUL Team - March 6, 2024, 7:55 p.m.
Ooo thanks for the tip, Elizabeth!
Alice - March 2, 2024, 2:58 p.m.
I made this after watching your YouTube video and it was delicious! I never thought to blend peas into pesto sauce, perfect for sneaking in veg for my picky bf 🤣 another well done!
Kerrie Challinor - Feb. 27, 2024, 12:52 p.m.
Making this tonight for myself and my hubby after watching your road trip video. I'll imagine being in a beautiful Australian woodland near a beautiful beach in our camper ☺️😌
PUL Team - Feb. 27, 2024, 11:08 p.m.
Aw we hope you love it, Kerrie! Bon appétit and happy "road-tripping" at home 😜🌱
Kerrie Challinor - Feb. 27, 2024, 11:54 p.m.
We absolutely loved it ❤️ thankyou. And made plenty for lunch tomorrow. Will definately make over & over I'm sure xx
Tenu - Feb. 27, 2024, 12:13 a.m.
So quick, easy, and delicious ☺️
Dilhara G - Feb. 20, 2024, 11:51 p.m.
Initially I had a doubt of making this pasta because of green peas, because my hubby is not a fan of green peas. The dish turned out great! Husband is currently vegetarian and he loved it. Best thing is my picky 16 month old daughter ate too. She loved it. Thank you
PUL Team - Feb. 21, 2024, 2:28 a.m.
Woohoo! Always a big compliment when the little ones enjoy a recipe too. Thanks, Dilhara 🫶
Deborah Knight - Feb. 20, 2024, 2:01 p.m.
Absolutely delicious and can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow!
frances - Feb. 20, 2024, 12:14 p.m.
Making this now after watching last weeks vlog Would love more videos on your road trip & using the app I haven’t added the pasta and it all smells amazing 🤩
PUL Team - Feb. 20, 2024, 6:43 p.m.
Thanks for the request and kind words, Frances! We hope you love the Green Pesto Pasta Salad 😃
Nikisha Budhai - Feb. 20, 2024, 1:32 a.m.
Absolutely love this recipe. So easy and filling. Found it perfect to use up left over Peas that had been in the freezer for afew months. I added cherry tomatoes and dried red chillies for a bit of spice.
PUL Team - Feb. 20, 2024, 6:32 p.m.
We're so glad that the recipe was enjoyed, Nikisha, thank you! 😊
Ami - Feb. 20, 2024, 12:21 a.m.
Very easy recipes, light, delicious
Jill Bailey - Feb. 19, 2024, 6:07 a.m.
This was a good meal. Didn't have chickpeas so my substitution was black beans. Still a really tasty meal
Olga Ridzel - Feb. 13, 2024, 1:05 a.m.
Very tasty!
Daniela Rotaru Grigore - Feb. 12, 2024, 3:55 p.m.
Made it. Used fusilli instead of farffale, worked just as great. I also added 3 small ripe avocados. The dish is good and filling. Reccomend!
PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2024, 5:54 p.m.
Mmm love the idea to add avocado, Daniela! Thank you 😊
frances - Feb. 11, 2024, 7:14 p.m.
Watching your utube Australia honeymoon and found the salad Can’t wait to make When I saw you trying to mash the peas, I was thinking use your hands 😂😂
Hope you are both enjoying yourselves Thanks for sharing how easy the app is when road tripping 🥰
PUL Team - Feb. 12, 2024, 7:04 a.m.
Awe we hope you enjoy the pasta salad, Frances! Hands were definitely the way to go 😜
Shree - Feb. 6, 2024, 11:05 a.m.
Tasty!!! I make it at least 3 times a month!
Sebastian Tello Trillo - Jan. 19, 2024, 12:30 a.m.
Delicious! I tried it with a different pasta and still worked well!
Kash - Jan. 18, 2024, 3:13 a.m.
Wasn’t sure what to expect but it was delicious!
Taylor - Jan. 14, 2024, 11:05 p.m.
Awesome option for meal prepped lunches!
Valentina - Jan. 7, 2024, 6:31 a.m.
Amazing way to give a twist to a boring pasta with pesto
Amélie Labrie - Jan. 1, 2024, 1:42 p.m.
This was perfect.
Heather - Dec. 24, 2023, 1:07 a.m.
Delish and easy to make!
Kristina - Dec. 17, 2023, 11:43 p.m.
Very tasty salad
Gordana Hrala - Dec. 17, 2023, 12:16 a.m.
Amazing! I'm cooking it again :)
Chrysiida - Dec. 13, 2023, 10:46 a.m.
I wasn't sure if chickpeas would go well with pasta due to previous experience but this was so delicious, I wish I had made more because I can't stop eating this!
PUL Team - Dec. 15, 2023, 1:34 a.m.
Aww we're so thrilled to hear, Chrysiida! Perhaps next time the scaling feature will be helpful to prep some extra 😜
Beunique - Dec. 3, 2023, 11:42 p.m.
This recipe has pasta but it's says gluten free. It could be if using a GF pasta swap.
PUL Team - Dec. 4, 2023, 4:45 a.m.
Hey Beunique, thanks a bunch for catching this and the heads up. We've just fixed it! Now clicking on the gluten-free swap button will show dry gluten-free pasta as a substitute 😃
Beunique - Dec. 4, 2023, 7:10 a.m.
Thank you.
Ioana Păducel - Dec. 1, 2023, 6:46 p.m.
Fresh and tasty 🥰
Ildi - Nov. 17, 2023, 7:13 p.m.
I am not a big fan of pesto and aun dried tomatoes but this was fantastic!!
Marlies - Nov. 8, 2023, 7:49 p.m.
Just tried this recipe for the first time and it's immediately on my favourites list. Delicious!
PUL Team - Nov. 8, 2023, 8:53 p.m.
So glad to hear it, Marlies, thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review! ✨
Sofia - Sept. 30, 2023, 7:39 p.m.
loved it!
Lisa - Sept. 28, 2023, 2:41 a.m.
What the what? This is excellent! Wish I could upload a pic- it’s so pretty!
PUL Team - Sept. 28, 2023, 5:42 a.m.
We're so thrilled to hear the pasta salad was enjoyed, Lisa! We've noted down the feedback for adding pictures to the comment section as well. In the meantime, we'd love to see your creations on Instagram with the tag #pickuplimes or @pickuplimes. You can also join our PUL App discord to share pictures. If you'd like to join, send us an email to support@pickuplimes.com 🤗
Aarti - Sept. 26, 2023, 12:40 p.m.
Loved it! So easy to make and so filling. The quality of my meals has improved so much since subscribing to this app. Thank you so much for existing, Sadia ♥️🤗
PUL Team - Sept. 26, 2023, 7:07 p.m.
Awe we're so happy that you're enjoying the app, Aarti! Happy nourishing 💚
M F - Sept. 25, 2023, 7:36 p.m.
Delicious! I always add more sundried tomatoes cause i love them so much
Anna Lowe - Sept. 12, 2023, 9:34 p.m.
Delicious!! I added chickpea noodles for even more protein and it’s so yummy!! Everything I love in one dish :)
PUL Team - Sept. 12, 2023, 10:01 p.m.
Mmm chickpea noodles are a lovely idea! Thank you, Anna 😊
Colette - Sept. 2, 2023, 8:04 p.m.
Made without the vegan mayo because I was out and it was still DELICIOUS! The lemon juice really adds something, too. Love love this one.
PUL Team - Sept. 4, 2023, 4:17 p.m.
Thank you for sharing your experience with the pasta, Colette!
Andrea Zimmerman - Aug. 30, 2023, 8:16 p.m.
So good!!! Ate it hot, but could easily eat as a cold pasta (as they suggest). Easy to make and delicious!
clara - Aug. 22, 2023, 1:04 a.m.
perfect pasta salad for the summer! easy whilst still being nutritious and delicious 🤗
julie - Aug. 21, 2023, 7:06 p.m.
One of my favorite salad! Perfect for summer, it has a lot of flavor and it is delicious!
Anne - Aug. 17, 2023, 9:45 a.m.
I enjoyed this a lot and it’s the perfect meal to eat at a park or the office. Will definitely be making this again 🥰
PUL Team - Aug. 18, 2023, 7:11 a.m.
So glad the pasta salad is being enjoyed, Anne, thank you 🤗
Sofie - Aug. 11, 2023, 9:17 p.m.
I Will def do this again! Very tasty!
Lea - Aug. 9, 2023, 9:42 p.m.
so good! Could eat it all the time 😍
Leslie - Aug. 8, 2023, 11:50 p.m.
Absolutely delicious and so simple to make!
Alice - Aug. 7, 2023, 1:22 p.m.
Lovly pasta!!
Maddie Cairns - Aug. 7, 2023, 10:31 a.m.
So delicious & easy!
Taylor - Aug. 7, 2023, 2:33 a.m.
So tasty and comes together quickly!!
Tom - Aug. 6, 2023, 4:16 p.m.
Simple and absolutely delicious! You guys are knocking it out of the park with these recipes!
What others say
This was DELICIOUS, fast, and easy. I didn't have peas but I threw in a few olives and cherry tomatoes for color. I'll be making this again and hopefully, I'll have the peas this time.
Lovely recipe
Not your regular pesto pasta! Surprisingly good, even without the pine nuts and parmesan that were left forgotten in the oven and fridge 😂
Soooo good!! Every time! It’s addicting 🤤💕
Thank you for this recipe! The charred sun-dried tomatoes take this to the next level.
This was insanely good! My husband also said that he could eat this all day, every day.
Delicious, nutritious and filling! A very nice and quick recipe.
This was so good! A huge hit. Even my husband asked to have it for his lunches so a definite win! I used flaked almonds as I had no pine nuts. Thanks!!!
An amazing and quick alternative to standard pesto pasta. I skipped the mayo and the result was still really good!
Our go to recipes on lazy week days !! Super tasty, quick and easy fulfilling recipe 🤩
Oh gezz this one was incredible! :) so easy and so delicious
Delicious! First time my meal looks as the pictures and its amazing quick-ish dinner.
I used just some green salat mix insted of spinach. Still good.
Very yummy, will definitely make it again!
The mayo really makes this dish taste amazing thanks ☺️
Tastes great, will definitely make it again. 😃
Such a great, nutritious meal for hot weather! The peas puréed into the dressing is genius. I modified this a bit with veggies I had on hand. Delicious!
Delicious and easy to prepare. I added a bit more lemon and more spinach to increase the amount of greens.
I made this as a cold entree. I loaded it up with veggie odds and ends (including kalamata olives) and extra chickpeas to fill us up. Sooo yummy! It's going in my regular rotation.
We love it !
5/5!! Great and simple dish. 🥰🥰
My husband says “this is definitely a keeper!” So clean and refreshing 🤤
This is now my absolute favourite dish! So yummy, especially the charred sundried tomatoes. I’ve made it so many times now and just want to eat it every day.
My family inhaled this dish. Will definitely be making it again, thank you.
Amazing, also good with lentil pasta
This was a big hit with the family today! Colourful, creamy, easy to put together and it tastes great warm (freshly made) and cold (once refrigerated). Thank you for this recipe!
Very delicious and easy to make.
This was fantastic. I had issues finding vegan green pesto where I live (small town) so I found vegan tomato pesto and used that. I also substituted pine nuts for sunflower kernels as well as used nutritional yeast in place of vegan Parmesan.
So good! My husband loves it..
I would love to know the Cal per serve.. How can I find that in the app? I am on the journey of trying so get my weight drop at the moment.
So delicious & creamy, it was also filling. I loved the little bursts of charred sun-dried tomatoes; I'd not thought of chatting them before, so I'll be doing that again! :D I can see this becoming a week day regular, incorporating it into my meal prep plans!
Simple yet delicious ❤️
Absolutely delicious!!!
Super yummy and easy to make.
Very good!
We loved it!!
This recipe is fantastic! I followed each step, and it was super easy. The flavors blend perfectly, and the taste is incredible. I'll definitely be recommending this app to others!
Such a delicious and simple recipe that’s great to bring to work for lunch! I actually used some cashew cream I’d made for something else instead of the vegan mayo, and it worked really well.
I made this after watching your YouTube video and it was delicious! I never thought to blend peas into pesto sauce, perfect for sneaking in veg for my picky bf 🤣 another well done!
Making this tonight for myself and my hubby after watching your road trip video. I'll imagine being in a beautiful Australian woodland near a beautiful beach in our camper ☺️😌
So quick, easy, and delicious ☺️
Initially I had a doubt of making this pasta because of green peas, because my hubby is not a fan of green peas. The dish turned out great! Husband is currently vegetarian and he loved it. Best thing is my picky 16 month old daughter ate too. She loved it. Thank you
Absolutely delicious and can’t wait to eat the leftovers tomorrow!
Making this now after watching last weeks vlog
Would love more videos on your road trip & using the app
I haven’t added the pasta and it all smells amazing 🤩
Absolutely love this recipe. So easy and filling. Found it perfect to use up left over Peas that had been in the freezer for afew months. I added cherry tomatoes and dried red chillies for a bit of spice.
Very easy recipes, light, delicious
This was a good meal. Didn't have chickpeas so my substitution was black beans. Still a really tasty meal
Very tasty!
Made it. Used fusilli instead of farffale, worked just as great. I also added 3 small ripe avocados. The dish is good and filling. Reccomend!
Watching your utube Australia honeymoon and found the salad
Can’t wait to make
When I saw you trying to mash the peas, I was thinking use your hands 😂😂
Hope you are both enjoying yourselves
Thanks for sharing how easy the app is when road tripping 🥰
Tasty!!! I make it at least 3 times a month!
Delicious! I tried it with a different pasta and still worked well!
Wasn’t sure what to expect but it was delicious!
Awesome option for meal prepped lunches!
Amazing way to give a twist to a boring pasta with pesto
This was perfect.
Delish and easy to make!
Very tasty salad
Amazing! I'm cooking it again :)
I wasn't sure if chickpeas would go well with pasta due to previous experience but this was so delicious, I wish I had made more because I can't stop eating this!
This recipe has pasta but it's says gluten free. It could be if using a GF pasta swap.
Fresh and tasty 🥰
I am not a big fan of pesto and aun dried tomatoes but this was fantastic!!
Just tried this recipe for the first time and it's immediately on my favourites list. Delicious!
loved it!
What the what? This is excellent! Wish I could upload a pic- it’s so pretty!
Loved it! So easy to make and so filling. The quality of my meals has improved so much since subscribing to this app. Thank you so much for existing, Sadia ♥️🤗
Delicious! I always add more sundried tomatoes cause i love them so much
Delicious!! I added chickpea noodles for even more protein and it’s so yummy!! Everything I love in one dish :)
Made without the vegan mayo because I was out and it was still DELICIOUS! The lemon juice really adds something, too. Love love this one.
So good!!! Ate it hot, but could easily eat as a cold pasta (as they suggest). Easy to make and delicious!
perfect pasta salad for the summer! easy whilst still being nutritious and delicious 🤗
One of my favorite salad! Perfect for summer, it has a lot of flavor and it is delicious!
I enjoyed this a lot and it’s the perfect meal to eat at a park or the office. Will definitely be making this again 🥰
I Will def do this again! Very tasty!
so good! Could eat it all the time 😍
Absolutely delicious and so simple to make!
Lovly pasta!!
So delicious & easy!
So tasty and comes together quickly!!
Simple and absolutely delicious! You guys are knocking it out of the park with these recipes!