Description
A fresh and vibrant salad featuring tortellini, pesto, and cherry tomatoes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tortellini
- 1 cup pesto
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, mix the tortellini with pesto until well coated.
- Add the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and pine nuts. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil, salt, and pepper.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg