Pesto Tortellini Salad
Pesto Tortellini Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that combines tender tortellini with creamy basil pesto and colorful veggies for a delightful meal. Perfect for picnics, light lunches, or family gatherings, this easy-to-make salad bursts with flavor and can be customized to suit your taste. Enjoy a bowl of this delicious goodness that promises to satisfy your cravings in no time!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- While the tortellini cooks, wash and halve the cherry tomatoes and rinse the arugula.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, arugula, Parmesan cheese, and pine nuts.
- Add basil pesto and toss gently to coat. If needed, add reserved pasta water one tablespoon at a time for desired consistency.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg