Lemon Pesto Pasta Salad

I bought a grocery store version of this pasta and knew I had to recreate and share. It’s the perfect summer dish for a hot day.

YOU’LL NEED:⁣
Penne noodles of choice, cooked⁣
Handful of cherry tomatoes⁣
Fresh mozzarella pearls⁣

FOR DRESSING:⁣
2 tbsp light mayo⁣
1/4 cup lemon juice⁣
1 zested lemon⁣
2 tsp agave⁣
1 tsp salt⁣
1/4 tsp black pepper⁣
1/4 cup fresh basil⁣
1/2 cup olive oil⁣

HOW TO:⁣
1. Cook pasta and set aside to cool completely. Then add all dressing ingredients to blender or food processor and blend until completely smooth.⁣

2. Toss cooked and cooled pasta with blended dressing. Then combine with sliced cherry tomatoes and mozzarella pearls.⁣

3. Serve cold with a lemon and basil garnish and keep in fridge for left overs!⁣

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