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A bowl of pesto tortellini salad covered in a creamy pesto dressing.
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Pesto Tortellini Salad

This pesto tortellini salad is full of fresh flavor, is made using simple ingredients, and takes just fifteen minutes to make!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 8
Calories: 802kcal
Author: Kelsey Riley
Cost: $10

Ingredients

  • 1 package tortellini 20 oz
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup fresh basil chopped
  • ½ cup sun dried tomatoes
  • ¼ cup pesto

Instructions

  • Start by boiling a large pot of water. Once it has reached a boil cook the tortellini according to package instructions. It typically takes about 5 minutes to cook the tortellini.
  • After the tortellini is cooked strain it and rinse it under cool water to bring down the temperature.
  • Prep the other ingredients according to the ingredient list.
  • Combine all ingredients in a large serving bowl and top with the pesto. Gently toss everything together until well coated in the pesto. Add more pesto if desired according to personal preference.

Notes

This tortellini salad can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days in a closed container.
I used my creamy avocado pesto dressing with this recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 802kcal | Carbohydrates: 110g | Protein: 38.5g | Fat: 23.1g | Sodium: 1113mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 9.9g | Sugar: 7.6g | Calcium: 378mg | Iron: 7mg