Take this perfect summer side dish to your next BBQ and it’s sure to be a hit! I have also used these same ingredients (minus the pasta) and served it as a dip with crackers. Click here for the dip recipe.
It’s best to make this the night before, so that everything is nice and chilled; but, if you’re pressed for time – just make sure to refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Pesto Pasta Salad
Easy 4 ingredient pasta salad that is perfect for those HOT summer parties!
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: Mozzarella, Pasta, Pesto, Tomato, Vegetarian
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1 12 oz box Bowtie Pasta
- 1 8 oz pkg Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 8.1 oz. jar Basil Pesto (I prefer Classico brand)
- 1 dry pint Little Tomatoes
Instructions
- Cook bowtie pasta according to package instructions.
- While the pasta is cooking, rinse the tomatoes and cut into halves. Set aside.
- When pasta is done cooking: rinse with cool water, drain thoroughly, and place in large bowl.
- Add sliced tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and pesto. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
