Buttermilk Pesto Pasta Salad
Buttermilk Pesto Pasta Salad is the summer recipe of your dreams! Pasta is all dressed up with a creamy basil pesto dressing, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, green olives and corn. So perfect for parties and picnics!
Servings 8
Calories 290kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Rotini or other short cut pasta
- 1 1/2 Cups Basil Pesto
- 3/4 Cup Buttermilk
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice fresh squeezed
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Dill
- 8 Ounces Mozzarella Pearls
- 1/2 Cup Halved Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 Cup Halved Green Olives
- 1/2 Cup Corn Kernels
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package directions. Drain and rinse gently under cold water until the pasta is completely cool.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl whisk together the pesto, buttermilk, lemon juice and dill until well combined.
- Toss the pasta with the prepared dressing. Stir in the mozzarella pearls, tomatoes, olives, and corn.
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Notes
NOTE: I don't add salt or pepper because I find it to be salty enough, taste the pasta salad once everything is mixed and add any salt and pepper to taste. You can also add in some red pepper flakes if you like some heat. If you want some crunch, add in 1/4 cup of pine nuts or chopped walnuts.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.5Cup | Calories: 290kcal