Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto - The Foodie Dietitian | Kara Lydon

Caprese Pasta Salad with Pesto - The Foodie Dietitian | Kara Lydon

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Ready in 20 minutes, this caprese pasta salad is bursting with juicy tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and is smothered in homemade pesto.

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Ingredients

  • 16 oz bowtie pasta
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons walnuts
  • ½ tablespoon lemon zest (from one lemon)
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 oz ciliegine mozzarella (cherry sized-mozzarella balls), quartered
  • Optional: balsamic reduction, for drizzling

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