Description
Tortellini Pesto Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings the essence of summer to your plate. This delightful salad features tender tortellini tossed in a creamy pesto sauce, fresh cherry tomatoes, crunchy spinach, and toasted pine nuts. Perfect for picnics or elegant gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will impress your guests and leave them asking for more. Enjoy it warm or chilled for a refreshing treat any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh tortellini (cheese or spinach filling)
- ½ cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup pine nuts (lightly toasted)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float. Drain well.
- Prepare the dressing: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the pesto sauce and olive oil until combined.
- Combine ingredients: Add the drained tortellini to the bowl with the dressing. Toss gently with spinach and halved cherry tomatoes.
- Add toppings: Sprinkle toasted pine nuts and grated Parmesan over the mixture, stirring carefully to avoid breaking the tortellini.
- Season and serve: Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed. Serve immediately or allow to chill in the fridge for about 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg