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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep Time
20
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Caprese Pesto Salad is a cold pasta salad that is made with cooked pasta noodles, homemade pesto, fresh mozzarella cheese, and grape tomatoes.
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Ingredients
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1
box
(16 ounces) cavatappi noodles,
cooked al dente, drained, and rinsed in cold water
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½
cup
(120 g) pesto sauce
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1
tablespoon
balsamic vinegar
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1
tablespoon
extra virgin olive oil
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½
teaspoon
kosher salt
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¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
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¼
teaspoon
ground black pepper
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1
pint
cherry or grape tomatoes,
quartered
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8
ounces
fresh mozzarella pearls,
drained
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine pesto, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
Pour the pesto mixture over the cooked pasta and toss to combine, making sure the pasta is thoroughly coated.
Fold in tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.