Salada italiana de macarrão com pesto

Ingredientes

• 3-4 cups al dente pasta (butterfly or spiral pasta) (approximately 2 - 2 1/2 cups / 250 - 300 g dry)
• 1/2-3/4 cup basil pesto
• 10-12 pitted black olives (halved)
• 8-10 small mozzarella balls (halved or quarted)
• 8-10 cherry or grape tomatoes (halved or quartered)
• 5-6 fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 2-3 tablespoons olive oil (more if needed or desired)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Modo de preparo

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   In a large bowl, toss together the pasta and pesto, add the the black olives, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, basil, salt and olive oil and combine. Chill one hour before serving. Enjoy!