Description
Tortellini Pesto Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that’s perfect for any occasion. Featuring creamy cheese tortellini tossed with fresh basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crunchy pine nuts, this salad is a delightful combination of textures and tastes. It’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or festive gatherings. With its zesty lemon twist and the richness of mozzarella, this Tortellini Pesto Salad will surely become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 2 cups baby spinach leaves
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl, mix pesto sauce with lemon juice.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, spinach leaves, and pine nuts. Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Drizzle additional pesto over the salad as needed and sprinkle grated Parmesan on top before serving.
- Chill for about 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 30mg