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Pesto Pasta Salad
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Pesto Pasta Salad

Full of fresh flavors, this pesto pasta salad recipe is simple and easy to make and is one delicious side dish. Made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and black olives and tossed in a homemade pesto sauce, this Caprese pasta salad is perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 324 kcal
Course: Side Dish, Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • ½ - 1 cup pesto sauce homemade
  • 2 cups rotini pasta 8 oz?, uncooked
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomato halved
  • 8 oz mozzarella balls halved
  • ½ cup olive pitted and halved
  • salt
  • black pepper

Instructions

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  1. Cook the pasta according to instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Shake out any excess water.
  2. Place pasta in a large bowl and stir in the pesto. Fold in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add olive oil if the mixture seems dry.
  3. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, stir.

Notes

  • Cook the pasta al-dente. If you overcook it, your pasta salad can become mushy.
  • Once the pasta is cooked, rinse it under cold water to stop it cooking.
  • Cut the tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half so that they are easy to eat and mix well with the other ingredients.
  • Store covered and refrigerated for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information

Calories 324kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 25g (38%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Potassium 98mg (2%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 1107IU (22%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 187mg (19%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 324

% Daily Value*

Calories 324kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 25g 38%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 736mg 31%
Potassium 98mg 2%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 1107IU 22%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 187mg 19%
Iron 1mg 6%

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