Description
Tortellini Pesto Salad is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together tender tortellini, fresh basil pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and crisp spinach for a delightful culinary experience. Perfect for picnics or quick weeknight dinners, this salad is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Enjoy it warm or cold, and watch it become a favorite at your gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh or frozen tortellini
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 cups baby spinach, rinsed
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (3-5 minutes). Drain.
- In a large bowl, mix the pesto with olive oil to create a creamy dressing.
- Add the warm tortellini to the bowl along with halved cherry tomatoes and fresh spinach. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Top with shaved Parmesan and toasted pine nuts before serving immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg