Pesto Tortellini Salad with Grape Tomatoes
Bright, fresh, and bursting with flavor, this Pesto Tortellini Salad with Grape Tomatoes is the ultimate quick and easy side dish or light meal. Featuring tender cheese-filled tortellini, juicy grape tomatoes, vibrant baby spinach, and a generous coating of rich basil pesto, this dish comes together in just 20 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a salty, nutty finish, while optional pine nuts provide a delicate crunch. Served cold or at room temperature, this pasta salad is picnic-ready or ideal for a refreshing lunch. With its bold flavors and effortless preparation, this recipe is a must-try for pesto lovers everywhere!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Grape tomatoes
- 0.75 cup Pesto sauce
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 cups Baby spinach
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts (optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Add the cheese tortellini to the boiling water and cook according to the package instructions (typically 7-9 minutes) until tender but al dente.
While the tortellini cooks, rinse and halve the grape tomatoes. Set them aside.
Once the tortellini is cooked, drain and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of olive oil to prevent sticking. Let it cool completely.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, halved grape tomatoes, baby spinach, and pesto sauce. Toss gently until the ingredients are evenly coated in the pesto.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Mix again gently to incorporate the seasoning.
Top the salad with grated Parmesan cheese and pine nuts, if using, for added crunch and flavor.
Serve immediately or refrigerate for 1-2 hours to allow the flavors to meld. This salad can be enjoyed cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2647 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 178.9 g | 229% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.1 g | 200% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 196 mg | 65% | |
| Sodium | 4212 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 192.3 g | 70% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.3 g | 51% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.7 g | ||
| Protein | 79.1 g | 158% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1202 mg | 92% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*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.
