Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto: A Fresh and Easy Delight
A delicious Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto that is both fresh and easy to prepare.
- 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 (any shape)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and pesto.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider marinating the tomatoes in balsamic vinegar before adding them to the salad.
- This salad can be served cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 350 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 20 milligrams
Keywords: Caprese, Pasta Salad, Pesto, Fresh, Easy