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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad recipe

Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad is a light dish with a bold flavor, making it perfect for potlucks, parties, BBQ's, and get togethers!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 88 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 12 oz uncooked rotini pasta
  • 4 tbsp pesto
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or more if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • pepper
  • 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1/2 cup small fresh mozzarella balls
  • 2 fresh basil leaves chopped
  • Drizzle of balsamic vinaigrette reduction

Instructions

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  1. Boil water in a large pot and cook rotini according to box directions.
  2. Drain pasta and set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, mix pesto, olive oil, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Add cooked rotini and toss to coat. Add tomato halves, mozzarella balls and fresh basil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette reduction right before serving. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories 88kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Potassium 47mg (1%) Vitamin A 230IU (5%) Vitamin C 1.2mg (1%) Calcium 14mg (1%) Iron 0.2mg (1%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 88

% Daily Value*

Calories 88kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 47mg 1%
Vitamin A 230IU 5%
Vitamin C 1.2mg 1%
Calcium 14mg 1%
Iron 0.2mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.