The BEST Pasta Salad You Will Ever Make (quick & easy!)
This cold Italian pasta salad is super quick and easy, yet full of flavor! It's perfect for feeding a crowd. It's made with simple ingredients like basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and seasoning. Yum!
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: basil, caprese, pasta salad, potlucks, side dish, tomatoes
Servings: 12
Ingredients
16ouncebox of pasta(I use bowtie)
8-12ouncesmozzarella cheesecut into small pieces
1pintcherry tomatoes(cut into 1/4 inch slices)
1/4cupbasil pesto(store-bought)
1/4cup extra virgin olive oil
2tbspbalsamic vinegar
1tspgarlic powder
1tspsalt
1tspblack pepper
fresh or dried basil to garnish(optional)
Instructions
Cook the pasta according to the package directions, and then bring it to room temperature by rinsing it with cold water. Drain well.
While the pasta is cooking, chop and prep the tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and toss.