Pasta Pesto Salad
Pasta salads are a versatile, delicious, and easy-to-make dish. As a popular side dish, pasta pesto salad can be made and enjoyed in warm and cool seasons alike. One of the most popular and flavorful pasta salads is the Pasta Pesto Salad, made with rich and herby pesto sauce. Today we will explore everything you need to know about making, serving, and enjoying Pasta Pesto Salad.
INGREDIENTS:
16 oz. Uncooked pasta, of your choice
3 tbsp. Pesto sauce
6 oz. Mozzarella balls, Fresh
2 c. Cherry tomatoes , sliced in half
1 Cucumber, Chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
DIRECTIONS:
Cook the pasta as directed on the package.
Once the pasta has finished cooking, strain it well and rinse it under cold water to cool it quickly. Place the pasta in a large mixing/serving bowl.
Mix in 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce.
Add one chopped cucumber to the pasta.
Place 2 cups of cherry tomatoes sliced in half into the pasta, and mix well.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
Mix in 6 ounces of fresh mozzarella balls into the pasta salad.
Top with fresh parsley and serve chilled.