Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Recipe
Pesto caprese pasta salad is a huge hit at parties! Serve this delicious dish as a side, salad or appetizer. The combination of Mozzarella cheese, tomatoes and basil is absolute perfection!
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Servings: 8
Calories: 367kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve!16 oz Rotini pasta, 8 oz tomatoes, 8 oz mozzarella pearls, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup pesto, 3 tbsp olive oil, 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper
Notes
- Pesto is easy to find at most grocery stores, but feel free to make your own pesto if you’re feeling adventurous. It is easy to make and soo delicious!
- If you are unable to find fresh mozzarella balls (look in the specialty cheese section of your local grocery store), purchase a chunk of fresh mozzarella instead and cut it into 1/2-inch chunks.
- Turn this into a gluten free salad by using gluten free pasta!
- Keep this salad covered and in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. It will stay fresh in the fridge for 2-3 days, so it is a great make-ahead dish.
- Replace fresh basil with 1 tablespoon of dried basil in a pinch!
- Sprinkle a thin layer of salt and black pepper over the top of the salad just before serving.
- This makes a large bowl full of pasta salad, so feel free to cut the recipe in half for a smaller batch.
- Add shredded or chopped grilled chicken for extra protein.
Nutrition
Calories: 367kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 244mg | Potassium: 204mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 1mg
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