Source: Charity (Arizona)

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Ingredients for the Pasta Salad: 

• 12 oz short pasta
• 1 1/2 cup halved cherry tomatos 
• 1 1/2 cup halved kalamata olive (black olives work but do not taste as good imo)
• 1 cup mozzarella balls or shredded mozzarella 
• 1 cup basil pesto

Directions for the Pasta Salad: 

1. Cook pasta according to the package.
2. Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to cool it off.
3. Toss all the ingredients in a large bowl.​

Ingredients for Basil Pesto:

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese 
• 2 garlic cloves (peeled) 
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/3 cup olive oil 

Directions for making the Pesto: 

1. Put the basil, parmesan, and garlic in a food processor and season with salt and pepper. 
2. Blend while adding the olive oil until emulsified. 

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