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Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 

This Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is super easy and fast to make. Bursting with flavor from only a few ingredients and ready in about 15 minutes! It is a real crowd pleaser that can be made ahead of time. The perfect light lunch or side dish to any summer party, potluck or bbq.

Servings: 4 servings
Author: Helena
Ingredients
  • 20 ounce (560g) fresh spinach or cheese tortellini, or flavor of choice
  • ½ cup pesto
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained and sliced
  • ½ red onion, chopped
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese, grated or shaved
  • ½ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions

  1. Boil the tortellini 30 seconds less than the package instructions, immediately drain and rinse in cold water.

  2. Add the tortellini to a large salad bowl and toss with the pesto and lemon juice.

  3. Add the cherry tomatoes, sun dried tomatoes, red onion, parmesan cheese and basil, lightly toss to combine. Salt and pepper to taste and top with some extra shaved parmesan cheese and basil if desired.