Pesto Pasta Salad Recipe Without Mayo
A fresh and flavorful pasta salad tossed with basil pesto, vegetables, and mozzarella for a simple and satisfying dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 cups dry fusilli pasta
1/2 cup basil pesto
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool.
- Prepare vegetables by chopping and slicing.
- Mix pesto with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Combine pasta, vegetables, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Add pesto mixture and toss gently.
- Fold in pine nuts and fresh basil.
- Chill for 20–30 minutes before serving.
- Stir and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Do not add pesto to hot pasta. Adjust consistency with olive oil if needed.
Find it online: https://foodemily.com/pesto-pasta-salad-recipe-without-mayo/