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Pesto Pasta Salad with Mozzarella Cubes


Prep Time: 15 mins.

Cook Time: 10 mins.

Serves: 4

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Ingredients


Pesto
Salad


Method


Pesto

  1. To make pesto, place the pine nuts, basil, garlic, Parmesan and olive oil in a small food processor and process until finely chopped.
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Salad

  1. Cook pasta in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water for about 10 minutes, or until tender. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
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  3. Cut the mozzarella block into 1½ cm cubes.
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  5. Place pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella and half the pesto in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine. Reserve remaining pesto for another use.
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  7. Garnish with extra fresh basil leaves. Scatter with extra toasted pine nuts.
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More Tips

  • Salad can be served at room temperature or cold.
  • Freeze reserved pesto in a snap lock bag for up to one month.

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