Description
A refreshing and delicious pasta salad featuring creamy pesto, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, mix the pesto sauce and olive oil until well combined.
- Pour the pesto mixture over the pasta salad and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta for a gluten-free option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Light & Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe