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Pesto Pasta Salad

Pesto Pasta Salad

Devashish
This vibrant Pesto Pasta Salad combines fresh Mediterranean flavors with perfectly cooked pasta in just 20 minutes. With 14g of protein and heart-healthy fats from the pesto, this versatile salad works beautifully as a light main course or crowd-pleasing side dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course, Salad
Cuisine Italian, Mediterranean
Servings 5
Calories 490 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Bowl

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces farfalle pasta whole wheat or white
  • 3/4 cup basil pesto homemade or store bought
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved (half red and half yellow)
  • 2 whole mini cucumbers sliced
  • 3 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Add pasta to a large bowl and stir in pesto.
  • Add tomatoes, cucumber and fresh mozzarella cubes and toss to combine.
  • Top with parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh cracked pepper, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 14gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1005mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 2286IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 311mgIron: 2mg
Keyword basil pesto, cold pasta dishes, summer salads
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