Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant Pesto Pasta Salad combining pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls, perfect for picnics and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked pasta
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a large bowl: cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Stir until the pasta is well coated with pesto.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Perfect for summer picnics and potlucks, can be adapted with different vegetables or cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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