Caprese Pasta Salad

A refreshing and vibrant dish that combines a classic Caprese salad with bowtie pasta, featuring cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto for a delightful meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Lunch, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

Pasta and Dressing

8 oz Bowtie pasta Cook according to package instructions.
1/2 cup Pesto Fresh basil pesto preferred.

Vegetables and Cheese

1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved.
8 oz Mozzarella balls Use fresh mozzarella for best taste.

Method

Preparation

Cook the bowtie pasta according to package instructions and drain.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
Toss until well combined.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Serving

Serve cold as a side dish or main course.

Notes

To keep the pasta salad fresh, store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If the pasta absorbs the pesto, add a little extra pesto before serving.