Description
Tortellini Pesto Salad is a delightful blend of tender cheese tortellini, vibrant cherry tomatoes, and fresh baby spinach, all tossed in a creamy basil pesto. This dish is perfect for sunny picnics or as a quick weeknight dinner, bursting with flavors that will impress your family and friends. Quick to prepare and visually stunning, this salad is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to the package instructions (3-5 minutes) until al dente. Drain and let cool.
- In a bowl, mix fresh basil pesto with olive oil and lemon juice until smooth.
- Combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, and pine nuts in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the pesto dressing over the salad mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately or chill briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 15mg