Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
User Reviews
5
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
473 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
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This Tortellini Pasta Salad with Mozzarella, Cherry Tomatoes, and Pesto is a hearty, flavorful picnic or cookout dish. Easy to make ahead of time and perfect as a main course, it's the summer salad that satisfies!
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Ingredients
- 20 ounces tortellini
- 12 ounces mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomato
- ⅛ cup red onion or shallot
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- basil to garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted water as directed on the box.
- Drain the tortellini and rinse with cold water.
- Put them in a bowl and add the mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, red onion, pesto, and red wine vinegar. Mix well.
- Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Garnish with basil.
Notes
- Don't overcook your tortellini! Follow the directions on the package and cook it only until al dente.
- Not a fan of tomatoes or onions? Swap in diced bell peppers, cucumbers, or artichoke hearts.
- If you're not into pesto, an excellent Italian dressing works great too.
- This is a great salad to make ahead of time. Just wait to add the basil garnish until right before serving.
- Don't overcook your tortellini! Follow the directions on the package and cook it only until al dente.
- Not a fan of tomatoes or onions? Swap in diced bell peppers, cucumbers, or artichoke hearts.
- If you're not into pesto, an excellent Italian dressing works great too.
- This is a great salad to make ahead of time. Just wait to add the basil garnish until right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
473kcal
(24%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
63mg
(21%)
Sodium
866mg
(36%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
1004IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
368mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 473 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 473kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 866mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 1004IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 368mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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