Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: A Fresh and Easy Summer Delight
This Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish perfect for summer gatherings. Combining fresh ingredients and a flavorful pesto dressing, it’s a quick way to impress your guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salad
- 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 fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil.
- Add the pesto sauce and olive oil, then toss to coat everything evenly.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free pasta.
- Feel free to add grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg