Description
This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful blend of fresh cheese tortellini, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and red onion. It’s a vibrant and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion, from picnics to potlucks.
Ingredients
Fresh Cheese Tortellini:
20-24 ounces
Basil Pesto:
1 cup
Cherry Tomatoes (sliced in half):
1 ½ cups
Fresh Mozzarella Balls (drained):
12-16 ounce container
Red Onion (diced):
1/4 cup
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, add the tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the pasta.
- Drain the pasta and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Transfer the drained tortellini to a large bowl.
- Add the pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and red onion to the bowl.
- Toss everything together to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad, Tortellini Salad, Pasta Salad with Pesto
