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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 137 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
American
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.
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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.
- There are so many options when it comes to what to serve with tortellini salad, that we've created a list for you to check out. You can find your favorite companion or switch it up at every meal. The choice is yours!
- Go to What to Serve With Ratatouille to find the perfect side dish.
Nutrition Information
Calories
137kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
34mg
(11%)
Sodium
315mg
(13%)
Potassium
91mg
(3%)
Fiber
0.2g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
416IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 137
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 137kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 34mg | 11% |
| Sodium | 315mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 416IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.