Light and Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad: Your Best Summer Joy
Enjoy a delightful summer dish with this Light and Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad, perfect for gatherings and outdoor dining.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces pasta of your choice
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the pesto, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss until well combined.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, add more pesto or a splash of cream.
- This salad is best served fresh but can be stored for a day in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 22 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 8 grams
- Cholesterol: 15 milligrams
Keywords: Light and Creamy Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad, Summer Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe