Pesto Pasta Salad: The Best Recipe with Tomatoes & Mozzarella
A delightful and fresh pesto pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings!
- 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 of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto.
- Drizzle with olive oil and mix well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
- Feel free to add vegetables like arugula or spinach for more variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Tomatoes, Mozzarella, Salad Recipe