Description
A refreshing Italian-style pasta salad tossed with vibrant pesto, fresh vegetables, and topped with cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and black olives.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian-Style Pesto Pasta Salad, pasta salad, pesto, Italian cuisine, vegetarian salad