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Cold Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

This pesto tortellini salad is easy, quick, flavorful, fresh, and delicious! This recipe takes about 20 minutes to make.
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 390kcal
Author Lyndsey

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • colander

Ingredients

  • 24 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes
  • ⅓ cup pesto
  • 2 tablespoon fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil more if needed
  • 6 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • balsamic glaze for garnish

Instructions

  • Cook tortellini according to the package "al dente" directions.
    24 oz. cheese tortellini
  • Drain tortellini in a colander and rinse with cold water.
  • Place all pesto tortellini salad ingredients into a large bowl and mix gently.
    2 cups cherry tomatoes, ⅓ cup pesto, 2 tablespoon fresh basil, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 6 oz. fresh mozzarella
  • Drizzle with balsamic glaze and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if needed.
    balsamic glaze

Notes

  • Cook the tortellini to "al dente" package instructions to avoid the pasta getting soggy.
  • Don't skip rinsing the pasta under cold water to stop cooking.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before you serve it.
  • Do not freeze this recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 42.5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 17g