Tomato Mozzarella and Pesto Pasta Salad
Elevate your mealtime with this vibrant Tomato Mozzarella and Pesto Pasta Salad—a true celebration of fresh flavors and Italian-inspired ingredients. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick weekday dinners, this recipe combines al dente penne pasta, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and fragrant basil pesto for a dish that’s as comforting as it is refreshing. Tossed with a drizzle of olive oil and seasoned to perfection, this 15-minute pasta salad is garnished with fresh basil leaves for a delightful finishing touch. Whether served immediately or chilled to let the flavors meld, this easy, versatile salad is sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 300 grams penne pasta
- 250 grams cherry tomatoes
- 200 grams fresh mozzarella balls
- 100 grams basil pesto
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 10 grams fresh basil leaves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the penne pasta according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it under cold water to cool it down, then set aside.
While the pasta is cooking, halve the cherry tomatoes and place them in a large mixing bowl.
Drain the fresh mozzarella balls and add them to the mixing bowl with the cherry tomatoes.
Add the cooled pasta to the mixing bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Toss everything gently to combine.
Add the basil pesto to the pasta mix and stir well to evenly coat all the ingredients.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste, and give the salad one final mix.
Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to let the flavors meld together. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2450 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.4 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.1 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 181 mg | 60% | |
| Sodium | 4278 mg | 186% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 245.7 g | 89% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.5 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.5 g | ||
| Protein | 94.4 g | 189% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1436 mg | 110% | |
| Iron | 15.5 mg | 86% | |
| Potassium | 1874 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
