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Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad Recipe

A fresh and flavorful pasta salad with pesto and caprese ingredients.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 oz Pasta any short pasta
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Balls mini
  • ½ cup Pesto
  • ¼ cup Basil Leaves fresh, torn
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Drain and let it cool.
  2. 2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and pesto.
  3. 3. Toss everything together until well coated.
  4. 4. Add the fresh basil leaves, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  5. 5. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for later.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Caprese, Pasta, Pesto
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