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Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

A quick and delicious Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad, perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • large serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • 1 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls drained
  • 0.25 cup red onion diced

Instructions
 

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and ½ minutes. Do not over cook!
  • Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
  • Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Easy Recipe, pasta salad, pesto, Quick Meal, summer salad, Tortellini
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