Pesto Pasta Salad

Name: Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked pasta (I used rotini); 2/3 cup (6 ounces) basil pesto; 1 (12-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained; 8 ounces mini mozzarella balls; 2 large handfuls baby arugula; 2/3 cup sliced Kalamata olives; 2/3 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers; 2/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil, drained; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts or sliced almonds; freshly-grated Parmesan, for serving

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:10min

This Pesto Pasta Salad recipe is loaded up with the most delicious mix of Italian-inspired ingredients. It's easy to prep up to a few days in advance and it's sure to be a crowd fave!

Updated at: Fri, 08 May 2026 18:08:51 GMT