Description
A delightful combination of creamy basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and tender bocconcini cheese that makes for a refreshing meal perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (your choice)
- 1 cup basil pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bocconcini cheese, halved
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions. Once done, drain it and let it cool completely.
- Combine the cooled pasta, basil pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, bocconcini cheese, and arugula in a large bowl.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; adjust seasonings as desired.
- Transfer the salad to a serving dish and garnish with toasted pine nuts and fresh basil leaves.
- Serve immediately, or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
Notes
This salad is perfect for meal prep! Make it a day in advance for deeper flavor, and add arugula just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg