Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant Pesto Pasta Salad packed with fresh flavors, perfect for picnics and potlucks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing and Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
- Combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil pesto in a large mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the mixture with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together, ensuring the pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto are well combined and coated.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For a gluten-free version, substitute traditional pasta with a gluten-free alternative. This salad is best enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/pesto-pasta-salad/