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Pasta salad that everyone likes

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Ingredients for 6 servings:

  • 500 g pasta, e.g. farfalle or penne
  • 250 g cherry tomatoes
  • 2 balls of buffalo mozzarella
  • 1 jar pesto, green, approx. 180 – 200 g
  • 4 tbsp lettuce seed mix, optional
  • 80 g arugula
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic cream
  • 3 tbsp pasta water
  • some oregano
  • salt and pepper

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

Cook the pasta according to the package instructions. Meanwhile, wash the cherry tomatoes and arugula and cut into bite-sized pieces, as well as cut the buffalo mozzarella to the desired size. Place everything in a bowl, including any liquid that comes out while chopping. Combine the balsamic vinegar, pesto, and olive oil in a bowl. Pour a little pasta water into the pesto jar and shake to release any residue. Add this liquid as well. Mix with the spices until creamy. When the pasta is done, drain it, rinse it with cold water, and mix with all the other ingredients. Sprinkle with the salad seed mix to serve. These can also be omitted.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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