Description
A bright and flavorful pasta salad with homemade pesto, fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella, perfect for picnics and easy weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz pasta (penne, rotini, or farfalle)
- 2 cups fresh tomatoes, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup homemade pesto
- 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta, diced fresh tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. Toss gently.
- Add the homemade pesto and mix until evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Top with shredded parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
Let the salad rest for 10 to 20 minutes before serving to allow flavors to marry, and consider adding a splash of lemon juice for brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg