25-Minute Pesto Tortellini Salad Recipe (Irresistible!)
A fresh and flavorful pesto tortellini salad perfect for a light meal or side dish.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 50 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/4 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 2 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix tortellini with pesto until evenly coated.
- Add tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, and pine nuts. Toss gently.
- Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh pesto for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg