Pesto Pasta Salad
A vibrant and fresh Pesto Pasta Salad perfect for summer gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta (fusilli or rotini)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pine nuts for topping
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain and let it cool.
- Combine the cooled pasta, halved cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and halved mozzarella in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the pesto sauce over the pasta mixture and gently mix until everything is well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle some toasted pine nuts on top for extra crunch.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature to enjoy.
Notes
Use a high-quality pesto sauce for the best flavor. Feel free to add other fresh veggies like bell peppers or zucchini.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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