Pesto Pasta Salad

This is a simple pasta salad with just a few ingedients but full of great flavor! I love the basily (is that a word?!) of pesto! This is perfect for BBQ's or picnics (just keep it cold because of the mayo) but would also be cute for St. Patrick's Day. Green sauce, orange carrots and white cheese! 

I've noticed with pasta salads, the amount of dressing you use can vary. Some days the noodles are thirsty than others! If you have extra dressing from this recipe, it is a great pesto mayo for chicken sandwhiches. 

Pesto Pasta Salad

1lb rotini pasta - cooked according to package directions and cooled

2 medium carrots - peeled and sliced thin

1C mozzarella cheese -  cut into small cubes

2C mayo

1 packet dry pesto mix (I like the Knorr brand)

In a small bowl combine the mayo and pesto. In a large bowl, mix together the pasta, carrots and cheese. Stir in enough pesto mayo to make the pasta salad nice and creamy. Chill at least an hour before serving. 

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