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Pesto Pasta Salad with bowtie pasta, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, and mozzarella cheese.
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Easy Pesto Pasta Salad

Easy to make Pesto Pasta Salad recipe, with tangy tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, crisp cucumbers, and tender pasta all bathed in a delicious basil pesto sauce.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pasta salad, pesto pasta salad
Servings: 6
Calories: 538kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb bite sized pasta bowtie
  • 1 cup prepared pesto
  • 2 Tbs mayonnaise
  • 1 cup sliced cucumber
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cubed or balled
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions

  • Start by preparing the pasta according to package directions, generously salting the water.
  • When pasta finishes cooking, drain, rinse thoroughly, drain again, and let cool.
  • In a large bowl combine cooled pasta, mayo, and pesto.
  • Stir in tomatoes and cucumbers, stirring gently so as not to crush the tomatoes.
  • Stir in mozzarella cheese.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Garnish with fresh basil sliced into chiffonade.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Can refrigerate in an airtight container for 2-4 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 538kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 542mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1161IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 184mg | Iron: 2mg