Description
A refreshing and vibrant pasta salad featuring tortellini tossed in a flavorful pesto sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, pesto sauce, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, and fresh basil.
- Toss gently to combine all ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad, Summer Salad, Italian Pasta Salad