Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

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Familiar flavors combine classic caprese with pasta and pesto for a delicious meal or side dish.

Course Main Course, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Italian, Mediterranean

Keyword caprese, caprese salad, fresh, pasta, vegetarian

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Servings servings

Calories 722kcal

Author Paula

Make the pesto. Cook the pasta: Cook the pasta according to the package directions until al dente. Drain the pasta and rinse it with cold water to cool it down and prevent it from clumping.
2 cups homemade basil pesto
Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls.
16 ounces pasta, 10 ounces cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
Add the pesto: Pour the pesto over the pasta salad mixture. Gently toss everything together until the pasta, tomatoes, and mozzarella are evenly coated in the vibrant green sauce.
Season and serve: Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. For a beautiful finish, garnish with a few fresh basil leaves or a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
salt and pepper to taste

Here's the recipe for Basil Pesto.