Description
A fast and easy salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh pesto, and cherry tomatoes. Perfect for lunches, picnics, and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, pesto, and cherry tomatoes.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with Parmesan cheese and fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Cool the tortellini completely before mixing so the pesto keeps its flavor. Use good-quality pesto for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: tortellini, salad, pesto, quick meal, vegetarian recipe