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Pesto caprese pasta salad in a bowl with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and fresh basil on a rustic wooden table.
Alyssa

Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Full of fresh flavour, this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad will be a winning side dish at potlucks or barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 375g pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 200g mini mozzarella (bocconcini) balls (drained)
  • 1 package basil leaves (chopped)
  • 2 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool.
  2. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella and basil to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss mixing bowl ingredients together with basil pesto.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with black pepper before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

This nutritious and easy-to-make salad is great for meal prep!