Description
A quick and reliable pasta salad combining Caprese flavors with pesto, perfect for busy cooks and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.
- Toss everything gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- If desired, drizzle with olive oil and add fresh basil leaves before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Ensure pasta is cool before mixing to avoid softening the cheese. Adjust seasoning based on taste; use olive oil to maintain consistency.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg