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Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
5 from 51 votes

Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad combines tender cheese tortellini with pesto, halved cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and diced red onion. The result is a fresh, savory salad featuring herbaceous pesto and creamy cheese alongside sweet tomatoes and pungent onion. Served chilled or at room temperature, it’s a versatile side dish or light meal that holds well refrigerated.

Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ounce cheese tortellini bag
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomato sliced in half
  • 1 ounce container mozzarella drained, marinated, balls
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not over cook! 
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water until cool. 
  3. Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat. 
  4. Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.