Pesto Pasta Salad
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of this delicious Pesto Pasta Salad, perfect for a refreshing lunch or as a standout dish at your next potluck. With its colorful medley of fresh ingredients, including basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella, this salad is not only easy to prepare in under 30 minutes but also incredibly versatile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound pasta (cavatelli or penne)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella (cut into small bite-sized pieces)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncini
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a food processor, blend basil leaves, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth to create the pesto.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cooked pasta with pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pepperoncini, and parsley. Toss well to coat all ingredients evenly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
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