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.
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