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    June 23, 2022 Food

    Caprese Pasta Salad with Prosciutto and Pesto Mayo

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    I promise once you make this caprese pasta salad with prosciutto and pesto mayo, you'll want to make it all summer long. This fresh caprese pasta salad is made with mozzarella, tomato, basil, prosciutto, and a creamy pesto mayo.

    I promise once you make this caprese pasta salad with prosciutto and pesto mayo, you'll want to make it all summer long. This fresh caprese pasta salad is made with mozzarella, tomato, basil, prosciutto, and a creamy pesto mayo.

    What do I need to make this caprese pasta salad?

    Making this caprese pasta salad with prosciutto and pesto mayo is EASY. I love that it takes all the classic flavors of caprese salad, and incorporates pasta and an unexpected pesto mayo into the mix. To make it, you'll just need a few things:

    • Pasta (I really like using fusilli for this dish)
    • Fresh mozzarella
    • Basil
    • Cherry tomatoes
    • Prosciutto
    • Mayo (you can use light, but I think this tastes way better with regular!)
    • Pesto
    • Salt & pepper
    Caprese Pasta Salad with Prosciutto and Pesto Mayo

    How do I make the homemade pesto mayo?

    Making the homemade pesto mayo for this pasta salad with prosciutto is EASY. It's as simple as it sounds: mix together pesto, mayo, and salt & pepper! You can use light mayo for this recipe if you'd like, but I prefer the taste with regular mayo. It is worth nothing that the nutrition information at the bottom of this recipe includes regular mayo, not light. For the pesto, you can use whichever you like. I chose to use the vegan pesto from Trader Joe's because I loveeee it - but you can't go wrong with whichever you choose for this caprese pasta salad!

    pesto mayo
    pesto mayo

    How do I make this pasta salad?

    First, I just want to say I think this pasta salad is absolutely PERFECT to bring to summer potlucks, bbqs, the beach, the pool - you name it. It is so easy to make a big batch and even if you're making it just for yourself, it's perfect because you'll have leftovers!

    Making this pasta salad is EASY.

    • First, you'll cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water.
    • While the pasta is cooking, you'll make the pesto mayo.
    • Then, you'll cut the the mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes in half, and chop up the basil and prosciutto.
    • Mix all the ingredients together.
    • Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Serve, and enjoy!

    See?! It's that simple!

    Caprese Pasta Salad with Prosciutto and Pesto Mayo

    Looking for other ideas to bring to a summer BBQ? Check out my favorite chicken salad and summer cocktail recipe.

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    caprese pasta salad with prosciutto and pesto mayo

    Caprese Pasta Salad with Prosciutto and Pesto Mayo


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    4 from 2 reviews

    • Author: Bailey
    • Total Time: 25 minutes
    • Yield: 10 servings 1x
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    I promise once you make this caprese pasta salad with prosciutto and pesto mayo, you'll want to make it all summer long. This fresh caprese pasta salad is made with mozzarella, tomato, basil, prosciutto, and a creamy pesto mayo.


    Ingredients

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    • 1 pound dry pasta (I recommend Fusili)
    • 16 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved
    • 3 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
    • ½ cup fresh basil, slivered
    • 2 ounces prosciutto, sliced thinly and torn into small pieces
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 1 cup mayo (I used regular mayo but you can swap for light mayo if you prefer)
    • 3 tbsp pesto

    Instructions

    1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and add salt to the water. Add the pasta, cook according to package directions. Drain the pasta and immediately rinse with cold water.
    2. While the pasta is cooking, mix together the mayo, pesto, salt and pepper.
    3. Drain the mozzarella balls and cut them in half.
    4. Slice the tomatoes in half, sliver the fresh basil and chop the prosciutto.
    5. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, tomatoes, basil, prosciutto, and mozzarella. Add the pesto mayo and toss to coat.
    6. Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes. Serve, and enjoy!
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • Cook Time: 10 minutes
    • Category: Salad
    • Cuisine: Italian

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    1. Megan says

      July 04, 2022 at 2:13 am

      Very easy to make and very delicious! A huge hit with our family!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Bailey says

        July 05, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        So happy to hear this!!!

        Reply
    2. Melinda says

      July 04, 2022 at 4:10 pm

      Maybe the brand of prosciutto I used was too salty but the dish was too salty and too goopy. I love the flavors in theory so time I would omit the added salt and cut down the mayo by a lot.

      ★★★

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      • Bailey says

        July 05, 2022 at 1:26 pm

        Ahh thank you for the feedback!!

        Reply
    3. Lauren says

      July 29, 2022 at 7:42 pm

      I have made this for 3 separate cookouts and it was a hit!! Easy and delish!

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