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Description
This pasta salad combines pesto, mozzarella, tomatoes, and pasta for a light and creamy dish.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces pasta
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- ½ cup pesto
- ¼ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, and fresh mozzarella.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pesto, Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Pour dressing over pasta mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Notes
- You can use any short pasta shape for this recipe.
- Adjust the amount of pesto to your preference.
- This salad is best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg