Pesto Pasta Salad Easy Recipe for Summer Picnics - Creative Homemaking

Pesto Pasta Salad Easy Recipe for Summer Picnics - Creative Homemaking

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Fresh pesto pasta salad with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Easy, flavorful, and perfect for lunches, picnics, or summer gatherings!

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Ingredients

  • 12 oz (340 g) pasta (such as rotini, penne, or fusilli)
  • 1 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced (optional)
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls (bocconcini) or diced mozzarella
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or toasted walnuts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

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