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Quick and Tasty Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad

This delicious and convenient Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad comes together in just 20 minutes, using a mix of fresh ingredients and time-saving store-bought staples.
2
20 min
TOTAL TIME
391
CALORIES
$1.99
PER SERVING
Quick and Tasty Tomato, Basil, and Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Directions
SALAD
12 min
PREP TIME
8 min
COOK TIME
20 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Place a large pot of salted water over high heat and bring to a rolling boil. Add farfalle pasta and cook until al dente, about 7 to 8 minutes.
2
Once the pasta has finished cooking, drain it and rinse under cold water until cool, about 1 minute. Transfer cooled pasta to a large mixing bowl.
3
Add the halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, drained marinated mozzarella balls, and thinly sliced fresh basil to the mixing bowl.
DRESSING
4
In a separate bowl, whisk together store-bought basil pesto, fresh lemon juice, granulated sugar, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes.
COMBINING
5
Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss to combine.
6
Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Health Info
Macros
48g
CARBS
21g
FAT
19g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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