Caprese Pesto Pasta Salad
This is a great side dish to incorporate for events or an everyday meal, perfect for those warmer days when you need a light and cool recipe
Ingredients
- 3 cup dried pasta of choice
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper to taste
- 2 cup cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 250 g baby mozzarella balls/pearls halved
- 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, not packed chopped
Instructions
- Bring a large saucepan half filled with water to a boil. Add salt to the water. Add the pasta and cook according to packet until al dente
- Drain the pasta and let it cool to at least room temperature before proceeding or rinse under cold water
- Add the pasta, pesto, balsamic, half the salt and pepper to a bowl and mix well.
- Add the tomatoes, bocconcini and pine nuts and mix well.
- Chill, then serve adding some fresh basil leaves over the top.