Pesto Pasta Salad
By spend with penniesIngredients
8 ounces cavatappi ( or rotini pasta)
1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
¼ cup sun dried tomatoes (diced)
½ cup small mozzarella balls
½ cup kalamata olives (pitted)
salt & pepper to taste
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
½ cup pesto* (see notes )
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- Prep Time20mins
- Servings6
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the pasta al dente according to package directions and drain well. Rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk pesto, mayonnaise, and red wine vinegar.
In a large bowl, combine the drained pasta, grape tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives. Add the dressing and toss well to combine. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Chop fresh basil and sprinkle on top just before serving
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