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Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and delicious dish ready in just 15 minutes, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Salad Ingredients
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup pesto sauce preferably homemade or high-quality store-bought
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls bocconcini
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp high-quality olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Pot
  • large bowl
  • Colander

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. In a large bowl, mix pesto sauce with olive oil until smooth.
  3. Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and baby spinach to the bowl.
  4. Gently fold in the cooked tortellini until coated with pesto.
  5. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the salad before serving.
  6. Serve chilled or at room temperature, topped with grated Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 14gFat: 20g

Notes

Feel free to customize the salad with additional ingredients such as grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for added flavor and texture.

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