Fresh Tomato Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl. Note - If you don't want the mozzarella in step two to melt at all and want it to remain intact in balls, wait about 10 minutes for the pasta to cool a bit before proceeding.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
• Add the Parmesan, pepper, and stir to combine and coat evenly. Taste and if desired, add salt but I did not find it necessary.
• Optionally garnish with basil and serve immediately if desired or chill before serving.

FABULOUS PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together the sugar, salt, pepper, onion powder, mustard, garlic, basil, oregano, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, red wine vinegar, olive oil, lemon juice, and Parmesan cheese. Add the tomatoes, green onions and olives to the bowl, and stir to coat. Refrigerate.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and cook for 7 minutes, or until tender. Drain, and rinse with cold water to cool. Add pasta to the bowl of dressing, and mix well. Top with mozzarella cheese and pine nuts. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain. Toss cooked pasta with prepared pesto sauce. Cool pasta mixture. Divide fresh baby spinach on serving plates. Arrange pesto pasta mixture on top. Garnish with fresh mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Pesto sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and half of olive oil. Process steadily until mixture turns into a grainy paste, while adding the rest of the olive oil in.

FRESH TOMATO PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta al dente and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Rinse and toss the pasta with the olive oil.
• While the pasta is cooking, toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until golden.
• Toss everything in a large bowl until well combined. Chill before serving.

FRESH PESTO AND TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Lay the tomato slices out on a plate with the ends just overlapping.
• Drizzle the fresh pesto liberally over the tomato slices.
• Scatter with your toasted pine nuts and enjoy.

PESTO TOMATO-CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Whisk salad dressing, pesto, salt and pepper. Toss with tomatoes, cucumbers and onion. Refrigerate, covered, at least 30 minutes.