Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad featuring a blend of fresh pesto, mozzarella, and juicy cherry tomatoes, perfect for summer meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (e.g., farfalle, penne)
- 1 cup fresh pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, preferably bocconcini
- A handful of fresh basil, torn
- A splash of olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Mix it up: In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Pesto party!: Add the pesto and toss everything until the pasta is well coated.
- Flavor boost: Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish time: Add the fresh basil, stir gently, and serve.
Notes
Great for picnics and potlucks! Customize with grilled chicken or additional vegetables as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg