Shelly's Recipe

PASTA PESTO SALAD

Category: Pasta Salads

1 1/2 cups uncooked dried tri-color rotini pasta
1 cup cherry tomato halves
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrot
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion, cut in half
1/2 cup green bell pepper strips
1/2 cup red bell pepper strips
1/2 lb (1/2 inch thick) slice mozzarella cheese, cubed 1/2 inch
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
1/3 cup fat free Italian salad dressing
6 leaves leaf lettuce, if desired

Cook pasta according to pkg directions. Rinse with cold water. Drain. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except dressing and lettuce in large bowl. Add cooked pasta and dressing; toss to coat well. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve on lettuce, if desired.