Cold Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This pesto tortellini salad is easy, quick, flavorful, fresh, and delicious! This recipe takes about 20 minutes to make.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 390kcal
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- colander
Ingredients
- 24 oz. cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- ⅓ cup pesto
- 2 tablespoon fresh basil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil more if needed
- 6 oz. fresh mozzarella
- balsamic glaze for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to the package "al dente" directions.24 oz. cheese tortellini
- Drain tortellini in a colander and rinse with cold water.
- Place all pesto tortellini salad ingredients into a large bowl and mix gently.2 cups cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup pesto, 2 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 oz. fresh mozzarella
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if needed.balsamic glaze
Notes
Cook the tortellini according to the al dente package instructions to avoid the pasta getting soggy.
Don't skip rinsing the pasta under cold water to stop cooking.
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before you serve it.
Do not freeze this recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g
