Pesto Tortellini Salad
A refreshing salad featuring cheese tortellini, vibrant cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, and basil pesto, topped with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup pesto sauce
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and pesto sauce.
- Toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the flavorful pesto.
- Add pine nuts and grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving for a refreshing twist.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Customize ingredients to your taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://recypez.com/pesto-tortellini-salad/