Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad
Veggie Loaded Pesto Pasta Salad! This salad is loaded with vegetables. It’s great for meal prep, bringing to a gathering, or just a quick dinner option!
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
10 Minutes
Serves
2
Ingredients
16 ounce gluten free pasta
2 cups quarter cherry tomatoes
8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls
1/2 cup sliced cucumber
1/2 diced avocado
¼ cup diced red onion
2 Tbsp fresh basil
Salt & pepper, to taste
6 ounce jar of pesto
Method
- Cook pasta according to package instructions
- When the pasta is done cooking, carefully drain & set aside
- While the pasta cooks, chop & prep the veggies
- Rinse the pasta and let it cool
- When it’s cooled, add to a bowl
- Then add in the rest of the veggies, cheese, & spices except the Parmesan cheese
- Stir together
- Add the Parmesan cheese on top
- Serve & enjoy!
- If you have leftovers, squeeze some lemon on top to help prevent the avocado from turning brown!
- Store for up to 5 days in the fridge