Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: The Easy Recipe You’ll Love
A delicious and easy-to-make Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 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 bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and pesto.
- Add the cooled pasta to the bowl and toss to combine.
- Drizzle with olive oil, then add the chopped basil, salt, and pepper. Toss again.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- For added flavor, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad, summer salad