Description

This is the most Quick & Easy Pesto Pasta Salad recipe ever! It only uses a few simple ingredients, and it tastes like summer in a bowl. I can't get enough!

Ingredients

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2 cups small dry pasta (about 8 ounces)
1 cup fresh mozzarella, in bite-sized pieces
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons pesto
3 tablespoons olive oil
Salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions until it is cooked al dente. Drain and rinse in cold water.
Add the pasta to a medium mixing bowl. Add mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
In a small bowl, whisk together the pesto and olive oil.
Add the pesto dressing to the pasta.
Stir everything together until it is all well-coated. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve right away.

Notes

Add a little more pesto and olive oil to this salad on the second day to refresh the leftovers before serving.

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 10 min
Category: Side
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

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