Pesto Pasta Salad
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Chilled rotini pasta tossed with cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, fresh mozzarella, and a basil pesto dressing. Fresh, vibrant, and crowd-pleasing, this make-ahead salad is perfect for potlucks and picnics.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 16 ounces rotini pasta (see note 1)
- Salt and pepper
- 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1-1/2 cups cucumbers (cut into half moons)
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese pearls
- Fresh basil (optional)
- 1 cup basil pesto (see note 2)
- 1/4 cup mayo (full-fat)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream (light is great)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 55M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 25m
- Sodium
- 620mg
- Total sugar
- 4g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 107mg
- Calcium
- 78mg
- Iron
- 0.97mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 25M
- SODIUM
- 620MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.