Pesto Pasta Salad

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.

2. Drain the pasta and run cold water over the pasta to cool it down.
3. Place the pasta in a large bowl along with the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, olives, pine nuts, red onion and parsley.
4. Pour the pesto over the top and toss to coat evenly.
5. 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.

source https://www.dinneratthezoo.com

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