Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
A quick and delicious pasta salad packed with flavor, featuring cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and vibrant pesto, perfect for gatherings and busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Pesto
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 12 ounces Marinated mozzarella balls, drained
- 0.25 cup Red onion, diced
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the tortellini to the boiling water and cook for 1 and ½ minutes.
- Drain the tortellini in a colander and rinse it under cold water until cool.
- Place the cooled tortellini in a large serving bowl.
- Add the pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and diced red onion to the bowl.
- Toss all the ingredients well to coat everything evenly with the pesto.
- Serve the pasta salad immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to three days.
Notes
- This salad keeps well in the fridge, making it great for meal prep.
- Use fresh pesto for an extra flavor boost, and feel free to customize with additional veggies.
Nutrition
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g
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