Easy Pesto Tortellini Salad
This pesto tortellini salad is loaded with cheese tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, and more and makes a great side or main dish.
Servings: 6
Calories: 137kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package (19 oz) frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 jar (8 oz) pesto
- ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil cut into strips
Instructions
- Prepare cheese tortellini according to package directions. (If you prefer your salad cold, run cold water over tortellini when you are done cooking it. I prefer mine warm, so I skip this.)
- In a large bowl, combine prepared tortellini, pesto, parmesan cheese, tomato halves, and mozzarella pearls.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your preference.
- Top with fresh basil and serve.
Notes
Cook the pasta to al dente and no further for the best texture and flavor.
Use a gentle touch when mixing the pasta salad ingredients to prevent pasta breakage
Enjoy this tortellini pesto salad warm or cold!
Store leftovers in an air-tight container for up to 3 to 5 days. Do not freeze.
Make the pesto pasta salad a day in advance if you'd like to serve it cold.
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Nutrition
Calories: 137kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 91mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 416IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 231mg | Iron: 0.4mg