Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad

Health score
2%
Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad
20 min.
6
129kcal

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Are you looking for a vibrant and delicious dish that perfectly balances fresh flavors and satisfying textures? Look no further than this Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad! In just 20 minutes, you can whip up a delightful side dish that’s not only quick to prepare but also bursting with the essence of summer.

This salad combines the classic elements of a Caprese salad—juicy grape tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil—with the heartiness of rotini pasta and the rich, herby goodness of pesto. Each bite offers a delightful medley of flavors, making it an ideal starter, snack, or antipasti option for any gathering.

With only 129 calories per serving, this dish is a guilt-free indulgence that doesn’t compromise on taste. The combination of fresh ingredients and the vibrant green pesto creates a visually appealing dish that will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a picnic in the park, or simply looking for a quick weeknight meal, this Pesto Pasta Caprese Salad is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

So grab your ingredients, and let’s get cooking! You’ll love how easy it is to create a dish that’s as delicious as it is beautiful.

Ingredients

  • leaves basil leaves fresh shredded finely
  • 0.3 teaspoon sea salt 
  • 0.5 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.5 cup mozzarella balls fresh (pearlini)
  • tablespoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • tablespoons pesto to taste
  • 1.5 cups rotini pasta 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt to taste

Equipment

  • bowl
  • pot

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; cook the rotini at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 8 minutes; drain.
  2. Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts

Calories129kcal
Protein12.17%
Fat49.58%
Carbs38.25%

Properties

Glycemic Index
31.17
Glycemic Load
4.64
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.7478261123533%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.08mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.07mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:128.93kcal
6.45%
Fat:7.15g
10.99%
Saturated Fat:1.44g
9%
Carbohydrates:12.41g
4.14%
Net Carbohydrates:11.63g
4.23%
Sugar:0.97g
1.08%
Cholesterol:3.6mg
1.2%
Sodium:174.59mg
7.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.95g
7.89%
Selenium:9.51µg
13.59%
Manganese:0.16mg
8.02%
Vitamin A:263.65IU
5.27%
Calcium:46.89mg
4.69%
Phosphorus:32.01mg
3.2%
Fiber:0.77g
3.09%
Vitamin K:3.16µg
3.01%
Vitamin E:0.42mg
2.81%
Copper:0.05mg
2.63%
Magnesium:9.59mg
2.4%
Vitamin C:1.73mg
2.1%
Potassium:65.46mg
1.87%
Iron:0.3mg
1.68%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.68%
Vitamin B3:0.33mg
1.66%
Zinc:0.24mg
1.59%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.25%
Folate:4.74µg
1.19%
Source:Allrecipes