Cold Tortellini Pesto Salad
This Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad is a quick and easy side dish made with cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and basil pesto. It’s perfect for make-ahead meals, potlucks, or a light lunch!
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Ingredients
- 18 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cucumber diced
- 1 small red onion diced
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls drained
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup sliced black olives drained
- 1¼ cup basil pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
- Drain and rinse the tortellini with cold water to stop it from overcooking.
- Transfer the pasta to a big bowl.
- Add in the tomatoes, cucumber, onion, mozzarella, arugula, spinach, olives, and pesto.
- Toss everything together until coated well. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for 30 minutes to let the flavors mix. (Optional)
Servings: 6
Calories: 470kcal