Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

This Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Tender pasta is tossed with vibrant pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella balls, then finished with Parmesan and olive oil. Perfect for warm-weather gatherings or a quick meal prep lunch, this salad captures the essence of a caprese dish with a delicious herby twist.

Author: These Carbs Don't Count

Category: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 4 bowls

Calories: 569 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 pound - pasta
1 cup - pesto
1 cup - cherry tomatoes
1 cup - mini mozzarella balls
⅛ - Salt
⅛ - Black pepper
½ teaspoon - garlic powder
¼ cup - Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon - olive oil

Instructions

Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls.
Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
Add grated Parmesan and a drizzle of olive oil.
Toss until everything is evenly coated. Serve chilled or at room temperature.