Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe
Our easy Pesto Pasta Salad only requires 6 ingredients and a few minutes to prepare, made with pesto, tomatoes, mozzarella and any bite-size noodles.
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 409kcal
Cost: 10
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 8 ounces farfalle pasta , whole wheat or white
- 3/4 cup basil pesto , homemade or store bought
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes , halved (I use half red and half yellow)
- 2 mini cucumbers , sliced
- 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.8 ounces farfalle pasta
- Add pasta to a large bowl and stir in pesto.3/4 cup basil pesto
- Add tomatoes, cucumber and fresh mozzarella cubes and toss to combine. Top with parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, if desired.2 cups cherry tomatoes, 2 mini cucumbers, 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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Notes
Yield: 5 servings. Serving Size: About 1 3/4 cup.
High Protein: use protein pasta and add some grilled chicken, to make this a high protein meal.
Homemade Pesto is my favorite, or use a good quality store-bought pesto, like Costco's Kirkland brand fresh pesto.
Nutrition
Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 416mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1286IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 223mg | Iron: 2mg
