Description
This Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish that is perfect for a quick lunch or as a side dish for a summer barbecue. The combination of cheese tortellini, fresh pesto, cherry tomatoes, marinated mozzarella balls, and red onion creates a delicious twist on a classic pasta salad.
Ingredients
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Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
Pesto:
- 1 cup pesto
Cherry Tomatoes:
- 1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
Marinated Mozzarella Balls:
- 1 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
Red Onion:
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
Instructions
- Boil the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not overcook!
- Rinse the Tortellini: Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
- Combine Ingredients: Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
- Serve or Chill: Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
