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Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad
Prep:
5
minutes
mins
Cook:
10
minutes
mins
Servings:
8
-10
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Summer Veggie Pesto Pasta Salad - pasta tossed with Basil Mint Pesto, tomatoes, zucchini, and mozzarella for an easy summer side dish.
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Ingredients
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1/2
cup
Basil Mint Pesto
or
Basil Pesto
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1
pound
Rotini pasta
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2
Tablespoons
pasta water
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1
medium zucchini
,
quartered and thinly diced
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1
pint
cherry tomatoes
,
halved
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8
oz.
fresh mozzarella cheese
,
diced
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Salt to taste
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Basil for garnish
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Instructions
Cook pasta according to directions on packaging, reserving 2 Tablespoons pasta water before draining and rinsing. Stir together pasta water and pesto.
Toss pesto, pasta, tomatoes, zucchini, and mozzarella. Salt to taste.
Chill or serve immediately. Garnish with basil as desired.
Notes
See link below for Basil Mint Pesto recipe. Feel free to substitute Basil Pesto or store-bought if you need a quick solution!
Course:
Salad
Author:
Becca Mills
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