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Bowtie Pesto Pasta Salad combines Caprese salad and basil pesto with pasta for a quick, easy, and delicious pasta salad.
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Pesto Pasta Salad

This pesto pasta salad is packed with tender pasta, vibrant grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and crunchy red onions. Tossed in fresh, aromatic pesto, it’s the perfect dish for potlucks, BBQs, or a light lunch. Simple to make and bursting with Italian flavors, this pasta salad will quickly become a go-to favorite!
Course any meal, Side Dish
Cuisine American/Southern, Italian
Keyword pasta, salad, side dish
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 218kcal
Author Paula

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces pasta any shape, cooked per package instructions
  • 2 8.1-ounce jars pesto I used Classico brand
  • 1 and 1/2 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 12 ounce jar marinated mozzarella balls
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced

Instructions

  • Boil pasta according to package directions. Drain. Cool

  • In a large bowl, add pasta, pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat. 

  • Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
  • Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 31mg | Potassium: 130mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 131mg | Iron: 0.6mg
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