Description
Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your table. With tender cheese-filled tortellini tossed in creamy pesto, fresh cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella balls, this salad is both visually stunning and delicious. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or casual dinners, it’s easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. Enjoy it warm or cold for a delightful meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)
- 2 cups baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix pesto sauce with olive oil until smooth.
- Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and baby spinach to the bowl.
- Gently fold in the cooked tortellini until coated with pesto.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad before serving.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with grated Parmesan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg