Pesto Caprese Noodle Salad
Caprese with a twist!
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- Yields:
- 4 - 6
- Prep Time:
- 15 mins
- Total Time:
- 25 mins
Ingredients
- 12 oz. No Yolks Extra Broad Noodles
- 1/4 c. walnuts
- 2 c. fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 c. freshly grated Parmesan
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz. Ciliegine (small mozzarella balls), halved
Directions
- Step 1Cook No Yolks Extra Broad Noodles according to package directions, then drain.
- Step 2Make pesto: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast walnuts until golden, 3 to 4 minutes, swirling pan constantly. In a blender, combine basil and olive oil. Blend until combined, then add walnuts, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Pulse until completely incorporated.
- Step 3In a large bowl, toss together noodles, pesto, tomatoes, and Ciliegine until well coated.
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