Description
A refreshing and flavorful pesto tortellini salad loaded with fresh cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, cherry tomatoes, and basil pesto.
- Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper; toss to combine.
- Garnish with toasted pine nuts before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be served chilled or at room temperature.
- For added flavor, marinate the cherry tomatoes in olive oil and herbs before adding to the salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg