Description
A vibrant and refreshing pasta salad with basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, perfect for summer gatherings or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot, then add the pasta, cooking according to package instructions until it’s al dente. Once done, drain and let it cool in a large bowl.
- Mix the cooled pasta with basil pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and cubed mozzarella. This mix allows the pasta to be coated evenly with the pesto.
- Pour the olive oil over the pasta salad and season with salt and pepper. Toss everything gently until it’s well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh basil leaves if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, use high-quality basil pesto and enjoy fresh. Can be made ahead, but ingredients should be kept separate until serving to avoid sogginess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg