Pesto Tortellini Salad
Bright, flavorful, and irresistibly fresh, this Pesto Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for a quick lunch, picnic, or potluck. Bursting with tender cheese tortellini coated in a vibrant basil pesto sauce, this salad gets its crunch and color from juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, briny Kalamata olives, and a touch of red onion. Finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and fresh basil, it's a dish that feels both hearty and refreshing. Ready in just 25 minutes and easy to make ahead, this chilled pasta salad is not only delicious but also convenient for busy days. Whether served as a side or a standalone meal, this pesto tortellini salad is a surefire crowd-pleaser that's packed with Mediterranean-inspired flair.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Pesto sauce
- 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Cucumber
- 0.5 cup Kalamata olives
- 0.5 medium Red onion
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool.
While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, slice the Kalamata olives, and thinly slice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
Add the pesto sauce and olive oil to the bowl. Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.
Season the salad with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix well.
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled or at room temperature. Enjoy your Pesto Tortellini Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3305 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 241.8 g | 310% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 27.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 206 mg | 69% | |
| Sodium | 6206 mg | 270% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 216.1 g | 79% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.0 g | 82% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.4 g | ||
| Protein | 82.7 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1481 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 14.8 mg | 82% | |
| Potassium | 1840 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
