Description
A refreshing and flavorful pasta salad featuring pesto and mozzarella, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
- Add the pesto sauce and olive oil, mixing well to coat all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For a vegan version, substitute mozzarella with vegan cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pasta Salad, Pesto, Mozzarella, Italian Salad, Vegetarian Recipe