Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad
Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad blends tender spirals of pasta with herbaceous pesto, sweet grape tomatoes, and creamy pearls of mozzarella for a fresh, vibrant bite. Each forkful balances basil brightness with rich olive oil and a touch of garlic, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, or an easy lunch on warm days.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 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.
- 3
Toss to coat.
- 4
Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.
- Calories 210.86 kcal Moderate
- Protein 7.32 g Moderate
- Carbs 32.29 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.12 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.56 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 4.79 mg Low Source
- Sodium 65.92 mg Low Source
- Fiber 2.06 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.6 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 49.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.56 mg Low Source
- Potassium 137.83 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 34.3 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.06 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 20 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls. Each serving provides about 210.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Fresh Basil, Fresh Mozzarella Cheese Pearls, Granulated Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad?
- About 20 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 210.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Caprese Pesto Rotini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
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