Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: The Easy, Refreshing Twist You Need
A delightful and fresh Pasta Salad that combines the classic flavors of Pesto and Caprese in a simple, easy-to-make dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt.
- Toss gently to mix everything well.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- This pasta salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add other ingredients like arugula or olives for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg