Description
A delicious and refreshing pesto pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta and pesto sauce.
- Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, and pine nuts.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use whole grain pasta for a healthier option.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers.
- This salad is best served cold.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Pesto Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Italian Salad