Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad Recipe

A fresh and flavorful pasta salad with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Total Time 25 mins

Course Salad

Cuisine Italian

Servings servings

Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

Pot
Colander
Mixing bowl
Spoon

Ingredients:

Main Ingredients

8 oz Pasta any short pasta
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes halved
1 cup Mozzarella Balls mini
1/2 cup Pesto
1/4 cup Fresh Basil chopped

Instructions:

Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, pesto, and fresh basil.
Toss everything together until well coated. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes:

This salad is perfect for a summer picnic or a light lunch.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Keywords:

Keyword Caprese, Pasta, Pesto

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