Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant and refreshing Pesto Pasta Salad bursting with fresh flavors, perfect for outdoor gatherings and easy meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine the cooked pasta with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
- Coat with pesto sauce and toss until ingredients are well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Drizzle with olive oil if desired and toss again.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead as it tastes better after a few hours in the fridge. Pairs well with grilled chicken or a light green salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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