Description
This Pesto Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of spiral pasta, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, fresh arugula, bocconcini, and a touch of mayonnaise, garnished with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves. It’s a perfect dish for a quick and tasty meal or a side for gatherings.
Ingredients
Spiral Pasta:
- 12 ounces
Salt for Cooking Pasta:
- 2 tbsp
Basil Pesto:
- 1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes, halved:
- 250g
Fresh Arugula:
- 2 cups
Bocconcini, drained:
- quantity as desired
Mayonnaise:
- 2 tbsp
Garnish:
- Toasted Pine Nuts, Fresh Basil Leaves
Instructions
- Boil Pasta: Cook spiral pasta al dente in salted boiling water. Drain, rinse under cold water, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine Ingredients: Add pesto, mayonnaise, cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and arugula. Stir well to combine.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving plate, garnish with toasted pine nuts and basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- – You can adjust the amount of pesto and mayonnaise to suit your taste.
– Feel free to add grilled chicken or shrimp for a protein boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approx. 4g
- Sodium: Approx. 400mg
- Fat: Approx. 15g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
- Fiber: Approx. 3g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 10mg
