It's summertime, and everyone is looking for ways to cook up their wonderful bounty of delicious produce. This Mediterranean Caprese pasta salad will do just that! Because who doesn't love a pasta salad in the summertime? This Caprese pasta salad is a lighter version of your normal pasta salad by tossing it together with pesto instead of heavy mayonnaise. This Caprese pasta salad also includes a bean-based pasta (like chickpea pasta) which helps to boost the fiber and protein content of your dish.

You'll Need

1 box of bean based pasta, cooked according to package directions, and drained
1 cup of cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup of strawberry halves, quartered
2 cups of baby spinach
1 cup of Boccoccini (mini fresh mozzarella), rinsed and drained
Balsamic vinegar to taste
2 to 3 Tbsp pesto