Vibrant Pesto Pasta Salad

Ingredients

• 12 oz rotini pasta
• 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
• 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz mozzarella bocconcini, halved
• 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions

1. Cook the rotini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
2. In a large bowl, combine the cooled pasta with fresh basil pesto and toss until evenly coated.
3. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella bocconcini, sliced cucumbers, and kalamata olives to the bowl.
4. Gently toss all ingredients together to combine.
5. Garnish with fresh basil leaves and drizzle with balsamic glaze before serving.