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Pesto caprese pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and mini mozzarella balls in a bowl, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Alyssa

Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Full of fresh flavour, this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad will be a winning side dish at potlucks or barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 375g package pasta
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  • 1/2 large red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 200g container mini mozzarella (bocconcini) balls (drained of liquid)
  • 1 package basil leaves (chopped)
  • 2 heaping tbsp basil pesto
  • 1-2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • black pepper (to taste)

Method
 

  1. Cook pasta according to package directions and let cool.
  2. Add cooked pasta, tomatoes, red onion, mozzarella and basil to a large mixing bowl.
  3. Toss mixing bowl ingredients together with basil pesto.
  4. Drizzle with balsamic vinegar and sprinkle with black pepper before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Great for meal prep and potlucks!