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Ingredients
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- 1 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 and 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.
- Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Avoid overcooking!
- Drain and rinse the pasta under cold water until cool.
- Transfer tortellini to a large serving bowl.
- Add pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Notes
For a vibrant salad, use a mix of colored cherry tomatoes.
Feel free to add cooked chicken or vegetables for extra protein and nutrients.
Prepare the salad ahead of time for a quick meal option.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 25mg