Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: The Best Easy Recipe for Fresh Flavor
A delicious and fresh take on pasta salad featuring pesto and caprese ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with pesto and olive oil, tossing gently to combine.
- Season with salt to taste and serve immediately.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 400 milligrams
- Fat: 22 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 12 grams
- Cholesterol: 30 milligrams
Keywords: Pesto, Caprese, Pasta Salad, Easy Recipe, Fresh Flavor