Pasta salad: tomatoes, olives and pesto

Name: Pasta salad: tomatoes, olives and pesto
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 people

Main

Difficulty: Easy

Preparation time45 minutes

Cooking time10 minutes

Discover a delicious pasta salad with cherry tomatoes and pesto – the perfect summer combo! Fresh, colorful, and easy to make, this recipe brings you a delightful mix of Mediterranean flavors. Enjoy this balanced and refreshing dish as a light lunch or appetizer!

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Ingredients

400g conchiglie pasta
300g cherry tomatoes
50g black olives
140g green pesto

For homemade pesto:

A bunch of fresh basil
20g walnuts or pine nuts
1 garlic clove
70g extra virgin olive oil
70g parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Recipe

Put all the pesto ingredients (except the olive oil) into a food processor or blender. Gradually add the olive oil in a thin stream until you get a smooth consistency.
In a bowl, season the halved cherry tomatoes with garlic, a pinch of salt, and olive oil. Mix well and let marinate for 30 minutes.
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water according to the package instructions.
Drain the pasta, keeping aside one ladle of the cooking water. Set aside.
Mix the pesto with the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
In a large bowl, combine the pasta, tomatoes, pesto, and olives. Add a few fresh herbs from the garden if you have them, and a nice mozzarella if desired. That’s it – ready to enjoy!

Thanks to Clément Gehin for this delicious recipe! Looking for more ideas and tips? Visit La Belle Assiette.