Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 ounces short pasta of your choice; 3 tablespoon basil pesto (homemade or store-bought); 2 cups arugula; 1 ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 1 cup mozzarella pearls (also called bocconcini, whole or halved); ⅓ cup kalamata olives (sliced); salt and pepper (to taste); 3 tablespoons pine nuts (lightly toasted); 1 garlic clove; 2 cups basil leaves; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil; a squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

This pesto caprese pasta salad is a delicious pasta salad that is perfect for your next barbecue, potluck, or a quick weeknight dinner! It combines creamy basil pesto pasta, soft mozzarella pearls, sweet cherry tomatoes, and additional fresh vegetables that make this salad super refreshing and tasty.

Updated at: Wed, 29 Oct 2025 19:08:59 GMT