Pesto Pasta Salad 

Craving a delicious and hassle-free pasta salad? Look no further than this easy pesto pasta salad recipe! Packed with flavor, it can be on your table in just 30 minutes. No chilling required, making it ideal for last-minute gatherings or meal prep.

Ingredients

• 12 oz spiral pasta (fusilli)

• 2 tbsp salt (for cooking pasta)

• 1 cup homemade basil pesto

• 250 g cherry tomatoes, halved

• 2 cups fresh arugula

• 1 cup bocconcini, drained

• 2 tbsp mayonnaise

Garnishes:

• Toasted pine nuts

• Fresh basil leaves

Directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of water to a rolling boil. Add the salt and spiral pasta, cooking until al dente. Drain well and rinse under cold water to cool. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add the basil pesto and mayonnaise to the pasta, stirring until evenly coated.

3. Gently fold in the halved cherry tomatoes, bocconcini, and fresh arugula.

4. Transfer the salad to a serving plate and garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.

5. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 300 kcal

• Protein: 10 g

• Fat: 20 g

  • Saturated Fat: 4 g

• Carbohydrates: 30 g

  • Fiber: 3 g

  • Sugars: 5 g

• Sodium: 600 mg

• Cholesterol: 15 mg