pesto tortellini salad
This fresh and flavorful pesto tortellini salad is quick to make and perfect for lunch or a light dinner. Cheese tortellini, peas, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts come together in a vibrant pesto dressing for a delicious dish that's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 19 ounce frozen cheese tortellini
- 2 cups thawed frozen peas optional but recommended
- 0.5 cup prepared pesto see note for homemade pesto option
- 8 ounce julienned sun-dried tomatoes drained
- 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cup pine nuts
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. During the last 2 minutes of cooking time, add the frozen peas to heat through. Drain well.
- Toss the cooked tortellini and peas with pesto. Let the pasta cool a bit.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and pine nuts. Toss everything together and serve cold or at room temperature.
- Store in the refrigerator. Salad is best eaten within 3 days.
Notes
You can add grilled chicken for extra protein or swap pine nuts for walnuts if preferred. This salad is also great as a make-ahead dish for picnics or potlucks.