Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 16 oz. bow-tie pasta cooked and cooled; 2 teaspoons sea salt for pasta water plus more for garnish; 2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes; 2 cups small fresh mozzarella balls; ½ cup basil leaves roughly chopped; ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil and herbs; 1 recipe homemade pesto sauce

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

Total Time

20m

This refreshing Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of bow-tie pasta, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, and homemade pesto sauce. Served chilled, it makes a perfect side dish or light meal, with the flavors of Italy in every bite.

Pesto Pasta Salad

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Servings: 6

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16 oz. bow-tie pasta cooked and cooled

2 teaspoons sea salt for pasta water plus more for garnish

2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes

2 cups small fresh mozzarella balls

½ cup basil leaves roughly chopped

½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil and herbs

1 recipe homemade pesto sauce

Steps

Cook pasta in salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water until cooled.

Place cooked pasta in a large salad bowl and toss with ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella balls, basil, cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes.

When ingredients are thoroughly tossed together, add pesto sauce and mix together. Adjust with additional sauce or ingredients to your desired liking.

Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories

649kcal

32%
Fat

23g

1%
Saturated Fat

7g

0%
Carbohydrates

78g

3%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

29g

1%
Cholesterol

27mg

1%
Sodium

466mg

23%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts