Pesto Pasta Salad

Full of fresh flavors, this pesto pasta salad recipe is simple and easy to make and is one delicious side dish. Made with mozzarella, cherry tomatoes and black olives and tossed in a homemade pesto sauce, this Caprese pasta salad is perfect for any occasion.

📝 Ingredients

• 1/2 - 1 cup Homemade pesto sauce
• 2 cups uncooked Rotini pasta (8 oz?)
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 8 oz mozzarella balls (halved)
• 1/2 cup olives (pitted and halved)
• Salt and pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the pasta according to instructions on the package. Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Shake out any excess water.
2. 2Place pasta in a large bowl and stir in the pesto. Fold in the tomatoes and mozzarella. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add olive oil if the mixture seems dry.
3. 3Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Before serving, stir.