pesto pasta salad

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 12 ounce(s) fusilli pasta; 1 1/2 cup(s) grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half; 1 1/2 cup(s) sliced english cucumber; 8 ounce(s) fresh mozzarella balls; 1/3 cup(s) chopped red onion; 1 cup(s) fresh pesto sauce (or store bought); 1/4 cup(s) pine nuts

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Beth Pierce

Ofallon, MO

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

A flavor packed Pesto Pasta Salad with tomatoes, red onions, cucumbers, mozzarella and toasted pine nuts. This delectable salad is the perfect summer salad for grilled chicken, fish, or steak. I love to make this with my homemade pesto sauce but for speed and ease store bought will work as well. We are always up for a good pasta salad especially during the hot summer months when a nice cool pasta salad is always appreciated. This pasta salad. Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad, Tuna Pasta Salad, and Taco Pasta Salad are just a few of our favorites.

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A delicious Pesto Pasta Salad made easy with fusilli pasta, tomatoes, red onion, cucumbers, mozzarella, and toasted pine nuts. Use either fresh homemade pesto or store bought for a quick and easy side or light dinner.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

12 ounces fusilli pasta
1 1/2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes sliced in half
1 1/2 cups sliced english cucumber
8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 cup fresh pesto sauce (or store bought)
1/4 cup pine nuts

How To Make pesto pasta salad

Step 1

Cook the pasta according to package instructions (slightly al dente) and drain well.

Step 2

In a large bowl combine the pasta, tomatoes, cucumber, mozzarella balls, red onion, and pesto sauce. Stir gently to combine.
Step 3

Add the pine nuts to a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown stirring very frequently. Sprinkle the toasted pine nuts on the top of the pasta salad.
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