OLIVE, CHERRY TOMATO & BOCCONCINI PATSA SALAD

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Perfect for a weeknight meal or a Summer BBQ ☀️

Serves 4-6

Ingredients:

• 400 grams of pasta, I used Farfalle

• 3 tablespoons of good-quality store bought pesto

• 1/4 cup of pasta water

• 200 gram tub cheery bocconcini

• 200 gram punnet of cherry tomatoes, cut in half

• 150 grams of olives, cut in half

• 2 cups of chopped spinach or rocket

• 1/2 bunch of basil, leaves picked

• 1/2 cup of pine nuts, toasted

• Salt

• Pepper

• Juice of 1 lemon (optional)

Method:

1. Cook the pasta as per packet instructions. Drain and reserve a small amount of the starchy pasta water.

2. Pour the cooked pasta into a salad bowl. Add the pesto and a small amount of the pasta water. Toss the salad until well combined.

3. Add the cherry tomatoes, olives, bocconcini, spinach/rocket, basil, pine nuts and toss well. Season well and add lemon juice if desired. Enjoy!