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Pesto Tortellini Salad

A quick and vibrant salad featuring cheesy tortellini, fresh veggies, and creamy pesto, perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner at home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 package Cheesy tortellini Use your favorite brand.
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup Diced bell peppers Pick your favorite colors.
  • 1 cup Diced cucumbers Optional: use any fresh vegetables.
  • 1/2 cup Creamy pesto
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • to taste Salt and pepper Season to your preference.
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional) For garnishing before serving.

Method
 

Cooking the Tortellini
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain it and let it cool.
Mixing Ingredients
  1. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, chopped fresh vegetables, and pesto.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Toss everything together until well mixed.
Chilling the Salad
  1. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Serving
  1. Garnish with Parmesan cheese if desired and serve.

Notes

Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to avoid sogginess. This salad keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. It also freezes beautifully; thaw in the fridge before serving again. Pro tip: Letting it chill helps all the flavors marry beautifully—don’t skip it!