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Caesar Basil Pasta Salad

This Caesar Basil Pasta Salad is a unique but simple recipe. Made with rotini pasta, a caesar basil pesto dressing, cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella!
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 497kcal
Author Brandie Skibinski

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce box Rotini Pasta cooked
  • 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing
  • ¼ cup basil pesto, fresh or jarred
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes diced
  • ½ cup diced red onion
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella cubed
  • 2 teaspoons house seasoning (equal parts salt, pepper and garlic powder)

Instructions

  • Cook and drain 16 ounce box Rotini Pasta according to package directions. Pour pasta into a medium-large bowl.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup creamy Caesar dressing with ¼ cup basil pesto,.
    A bowl of caesar and pesto mixed together.
  • Pour over warm pasta and coat throughly.
  • Add the rest of the ingredients- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, 1 cup fresh mozzarella, 2 teaspoons house seasoning, and toss.
    All the ingredients for Caesar Basil Pasta Salad in a bowl waiting to be mixed.
  • Cover and place into refrigerator until ready to eat.
    A full bowl of Caesar Basil Pasta Salad.

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Notes

  • Please refer to my FAQ’s (Frequently Asked Questions) and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 27g | Sodium: 649mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g
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