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Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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

  • 1 box (16 ounces) cavatappi noodles, cooked al dente, drained, and rinsed in cold water
  • ½ cup (120 g) pesto sauce
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, drained

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, combine pesto, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
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  • Pour the pesto mixture over the cooked pasta and toss to combine, making sure the pasta is thoroughly coated.
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  • Fold in tomatoes and mozzarella balls. Chill the salad in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Nutrition

Serving: 8people | Calories: 371kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
Course: Salad
Keyword: Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
Servings: 8
Calories: 371