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Summer pasta salads are a favorite go to for any BBQ, holiday or weeknight dinner. They are versatile and always a huge hit. I made this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad to go along with grilled chicken. I wanted something simple but flavorful and this one hit it right on the head!
Penne pasta is tossed with diced fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and sliced black olives. Dressed simply with basil pesto, fresh sliced basil, salt and pepper. The ingredients are simple, the flavors are big and this Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad would be a great side dish this weekend for 4th of July or any day of the week in my book.
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Cook the pasta according to the package. Drain and rinse under cold water. Add the cooled and drained pasta to a large bowl.
Stir in the tomatoes, olives, fresh mozzarella, pesto, salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
Add in some sliced fresh basil and if the pasta seems a little dry go ahead and drizzle in a little olive oil.
That is a really cute way to serve pasta salad! That reminds me: I haven’t made pasta salad in FOREVER!! This looks so good!
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