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Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad
Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad combines Caprese salad and basil pesto with pasta for a quick, easy, and delicious pasta salad. This pasta salad recipe is perfect for any occasion, especially summer gatherings, tailgating, picnics, and potlucks.
Course
any meal, Side Dish
Cuisine
American/Southern, Italian
Keyword
pasta, salad, side dish
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
12
minutes
minutes
Servings
10
servings
Calories
218
kcal
Author
Paula
Ingredients
12
ounces
pasta
any shape, cooked per package instructions
2
8.1-ounce jars
basil pesto
I used Classico brand
1 and 1/2
cup
grape or cherry tomatoes
halved
12
ounce jar
marinated mozzarella balls
1/4
cup
red onion
diced
Instructions
Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain. Cool
In a large bowl, add pasta, pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories:
218
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
27
g
|
Protein:
11
g
|
Fat:
8
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
12
mg
|
Sodium:
31
mg
|
Potassium:
130
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
2
g
|
Vitamin A:
110
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5.4
mg
|
Calcium:
131
mg
|
Iron:
0.6
mg