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Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

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This pasta salad is a delightful blend of fresh ingredients and vibrant flavors. Perfect for quick meals or gatherings, it brings together creamy mozzarella, tangy pesto, and sweet tomatoes in a refreshing dish.

  • Total Time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: Serving for 6

Ingredients

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  • 1 (20-ounce) bag cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
  • 1 (12-ounce) container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini for 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain and rinse the tortellini under cold water.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the tortellini, pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and red onion.
  • Gently toss everything together until well coated with pesto.
  • Serve immediately or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

Cook the tortellini al dente to prevent mushiness.
Use fresh pesto for the best flavor.
Chill the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.

  • Author: jesseca
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 2 minutes
  • Category: Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Calories: 300
  • Sugar: 2
  • Sodium: 400
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 32
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 10
  • Cholesterol: 20