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Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad

Irresistibly Easy Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad to Refresh Your Days

Enjoy this Summer Tortellini Pasta Salad, a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto for a perfect summer meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini Fresh or frozen
  • 2 cups Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella Pearls
  • 1 cup Roasted Red Bell Peppers Chopped
For the Dressing
  • 1 cup Pesto Homemade or store-bought
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-virgin Olive Oil High-quality for best results
For Garnishing
  • 1 bunch Fresh Basil Finely sliced

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook the tortellini by boiling a large pot of salted water and adding the cheese tortellini. Cook according to package directions, typically 3 to 5 minutes, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the ingredients by halving the cherry tomatoes, chopping the roasted red bell peppers, and gathering the fresh mozzarella pearls.
  3. Combine the salad ingredients in the bowl with cooled tortellini, adding tomatoes, mozzarella, and roasted peppers. Drizzle with pesto and olive oil, and mix gently.
  4. Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil, stir, and serve in bowls for a refreshing summer dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal freshness, store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Chill for maximum flavor development.

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