Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: An Easy, Flavorful Twist for Dinner
A vibrant and fresh take on pasta salad with the classic flavors of pesto and caprese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pesto sauce and olive oil, then pour over the pasta mixture.
- Toss everything together until well coated, and season with salt to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add grilled chicken or shrimp.
- This salad can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad