Pesto Pasta Salad with Pasta, Veggies, and Fresh Herbs
A fresh pesto pasta salad made with tender pasta, juicy tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil pesto for a flavorful cold dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
12 ounces rotini pasta
1 cup basil pesto
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup mozzarella balls or cubes
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente, then drain and cool under cold water.
- In a bowl, combine pasta with pesto and olive oil.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with basil.
- Chill before serving.
Notes
Add extra pesto if needed after chilling.