Pesto Pasta Salad
This pesto pasta salad is
pasta with mozzarella cheese, olives, tomatoes and pine nuts, all tossed with
fresh basil pesto. An easy side dish that's perfect for a potluck or picnic.
CourseSalad
CuisineItalian
Keywordpasta salad,
pesto pasta salad
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings
Calories423kcal
AuthorDinner at the
Zoo
INGREDIENTS
- 12 ounces corkscrew
pasta or any short pasta type
- 1 cup refrigerated
basil pesto
- 1
1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1
1/2 cups fresh mozzarella balls halved
- 1/2 cup kalamata
olives pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup toasted
pine nuts plus more for garnish
- 1/4 cup diced
red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped
parsley plus more for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Cook the pasta in salted water according to
package directions.
- Drain the pasta and run cold water
over the pasta to cool it down.
- Place the pasta in a large bowl
along with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, pine nuts, red
onion and parsley.
- Pour the pesto over the top and
toss to coat evenly.
- Serve, topped with additional pine
nuts and parsley for garnish.
NOTES
Pasta salad can be prepared
up to 6 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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