Description
A fresh and flavorful pesto caprese pasta salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Add pesto and olive oil. Toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use whole wheat pasta for a healthier option.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: pesto caprese pasta salad