Pesto Tortellini Salad: A Flavorful Summer Delight!
A refreshing and flavorful salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and a vibrant pesto dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Add the pesto sauce to the bowl and gently toss until all ingredients are well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as necessary.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add your favorite vegetables or proteins for added nutritional value.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg