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Pesto Pasta Salad
This pesto pasta salad is so fresh, easy, and perfect for summer. The combination of cold pasta, vibrant pesto, creamy mozzarella, and succulent tomatoes is a match made in heaven.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes minutes
Servings 10
Calories 274 kcal
1 box bowtie pasta 1/2 cup basil pesto 1 1/2 cups pearl mozzarella 16 oz cherry tomatoes Bring a pot of water to a boil then generously salt the water and add the Farfalle pasta to the pot. Cook al dente.
Once the pasta is done cooking, pour it into a colander and rinse with cold water to stop the pasta from cooking.
Now place the pasta into a large bowl and stir in the pesto, pearl mozzarella, and sliced cherry tomatoes.
Serve chilled.
Calories: 274 kcal | Carbohydrates: 37 g | Protein: 11 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Cholesterol: 14 mg | Sodium: 229 mg | Potassium: 212 mg | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 3 g | Vitamin A: 585 IU | Vitamin C: 10.3 mg | Calcium: 119 mg | Iron: 1 mg