Best 8 Tomato Mozzarella And Pesto Pasta Salad Recipes

TOMATO AND MOZZARELLA PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and add to a large bowl. Note - If you don't want the mozzarella in step two to melt at all and want it to remain intact in balls, wait about 10 minutes for the pasta to cool a bit before proceeding.
• Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, pesto, and stir to combine and coat evenly.
• Add the Parmesan, pepper, and stir to combine and coat evenly. Taste and if desired, add salt but I did not find it necessary.
• Optionally garnish with basil and serve immediately if desired or chill before serving.

TOMATO AND FRESH MOZZARELLA PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
• Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a large bowl.
• Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool; add to the bowl with the dressing.
• Add the tomatoes, mozzarella and basil to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.
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PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA, AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Using the side of a chef's knife, mash garlic with 1 teaspoon salt into a paste. Transfer to a small bowl; whisk in lemon juice, vinegar, oregano, and oil. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a fine-mesh sieve, toss tomatoes with 1 teaspoon salt; let stand 15 minutes to drain.
• Cook pasta in generously salted water according to package directions until cooked all the way through. Drain (but don't rinse, which would waterlog the noodles), then spread on a rimmed baking sheet and toss with half of vinaigrette. Let cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, toss fennel, capers and brine, chickpeas, mozzarella, and salted tomatoes with remaining vinaigrette. Add pasta; toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate up to a day ahead; let stand at room temperature at least 30 minutes before serving. (Cold pasta salad is too firm and less flavorful.) Toss with Parmigiano-Reggiano and parsley; serve.

TOMATO MOZZARELLA PESTO PASTA SALAD RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Prepare pasta according to package directions until al dente. Rinse in cold water and drain. Toss cooked pasta with prepared pesto sauce. Cool pasta mixture. Divide fresh baby spinach on serving plates. Arrange pesto pasta mixture on top. Garnish with fresh mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes. Pesto sauce: In a food processor or blender, combine basil, pine nuts, garlic, salt and half of olive oil. Process steadily until mixture turns into a grainy paste, while adding the rest of the olive oil in.

PESTO PASTA CAPRESE SALAD

Steps:

• 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.
• Mix pesto, olive oil, salt, granulated garlic, and black pepper in a bowl; add rotini. Toss to coat. Fold in tomatoes, mozzarella, and fresh basil.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the pasta according to the directions on the package.
• Meanwhile, cut the mozzarella into small cubes and quarter the cherry tomatoes.
• When the pasta is cooked, drain it and rinse it in cold water until the pasta is cold. Drain it again.
• Mix the pesto sauce, olive oil and parmesan in with the pasta.
• In a large serving bowl, mix the pasta with the mozzarella and tomatoes.
• Sprinkle the pine nuts over the top and serve.

PESTO PASTA SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND MOZZARELLA RECIPE

Steps:

• Step 1 Cook pasta according to package directions, omitting salt and fat; drain. Place pasta in a large bowl. Step 2 Combine basil and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth. Add basil mixture, tomatoes, and 5 ounces mozzarella to pasta; toss to combine. Top with remaining 5 ounces mozzarella and Romano cheese.

TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• With a food processor running, drop the garlic through the feed tube and process until minced. Turn off the processor, add the pine nuts, and pulse a few times to chop. Add the basil and pulse a few times to chop coarsely. Then, with the processor running, add the oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream and process until a smooth, moderately thick paste forms, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan. Season to taste with salt and pepper and lemon.
• In a bowl, whisk together 3 Tbs. pesto and vinegar (you might want more pesto). Whisking constantly, slowly add the oil until emulsified. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half, add to the bowl, and toss gently. Season with salt and pepper and mound on a serving platter. Serve at once.