Pesto tortellini salad

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Main Dish
Very Easy
13 min
518 Kcal

Are you used to enjoying tortellini hot? Now try them in a cold salad! What could be better than a pasta salad when the sun is shining? Add color and flavor to your dish by pairing tortellini with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh basil. Tempted? Follow the steps in our recipe below ↓ ↓

Ingredients

3

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Materials

  • large pot, bowl, serving dish

Preparation

Preparation10 min
Cook time3 min
  • Pesto tortellini salad - Preparation step 1Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water for the time indicated on the package.
  • Pesto tortellini salad - Preparation step 2Drain the tortellini and transfer them to a bowl. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, chopped red onion, and halved sun-dried tomatoes.
  • Pesto tortellini salad - Preparation step 3Finally, add 2 to 3 tablespoons of pesto sauce (green or red) and chop the fresh basil leaves.
  • Pesto tortellini salad - Preparation step 4Mix everything well.
  • Pesto tortellini salad - Preparation step 5Serve and add fresh basil leaves for decoration. Your tortellini salad is ready!

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FAQ ❓

How should I store pesto tortellini salad?

It’s best to store the salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep for up to 2 days.
Yes, you can replace the tortellini with pasta of your choice, such as penne or fusilli, according to your preference.
Green pesto is traditionally used, but red pesto can also add a unique and delicious flavor.
Yes, this salad is entirely vegetarian. To make it vegan, use pesto without cheese.
Absolutely! Vegetables such as bell peppers, zucchini, or fresh spinach can add flavor and color to the salad.

Nutrition

for 1 serving / for 100 g
Calories: 518Kcal
  • Carbo: 54g
  • Total fat: 21.9g
  • Saturated fat: 9.4g
  • Proteins: 24.4g
  • Fibers: 4.4g
  • Sugar: 7.2g
  • ProPoints: 14
  • SmartPoints: 17
Nutritional information for 1 serving (214g)

Cookware

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Attributes

Keep refrigerated
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Juliette HessJuliette Hess
I have been creating culinary content for Petitchef since 2017.
I love travelling and discovering new dishes, trying out new food trends and exploring new restaurants.
I’m a huge fan of pasta and noodles in all their forms ❤ from udon noodles to tagliatelle, I love cooking them and even making them from scratch!
I’m currently preparing, filming and photographing your next recipe, and I hope you’ll enjoy it!

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