Pesto Tortellini Salad
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Pesto Tortellini Salad
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My Pesto Tortellini Salad is a perfect side dish for any barbecue, picnic, or even baby shower. Refrigerated tortellini are tossed in pesto sauce, spinach, artichoke hearts, and sun dried tomatoes. Toasted pine nuts and freshly grated Parmesan cheese finish this tortellini salad off for a delicious summer side dish.
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Ingredients
- 9 ounces Refrigerated Whole Wheat Three Cheese Tortellini
- 5 ounces spinach
- 3 tablespoons pine nuts toasted
- ¼ cup pesto
- ¼ cup sundried tomatoes
- ¼ cup artichoke hearts drained
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
Instructions
- In a large pot boil water and cook tortellini according to directions. During the last 30 seconds of cooking add the spinach and wilt. Drain the pasta and spinach and place in a large bowl.
- In a small saute pan toast the pine nuts until they are golden brown then set to the side.
- In the large bowl with the tortellini and spinach add the pesto, sun dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, toasted pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. Mix well until incorporated.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours and serve cold.
Notes
- Make Ahead - Make this recipe up to one day in advance before serving.
- Pesto - You can make your own homemade pesto or use a store bought refrigerated pesto.
- Leftovers - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.5c
Calories
261kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
526mg
(22%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2530IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
205mg
(21%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 261 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5c | |
| Calories | 261kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 526mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2530IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 205mg | 21% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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