Tortellini Pesto Salad

Name: Tortellini Pesto Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 95 min
Ingredients: 1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini; 1 small red bell pepper, julienned; 0.75 cup broccoli florets, blanched; 0.33333334326744 cup shredded carrots; 0.33333334326744 cup pitted green olives; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 0.5 cup mayonnaise; 0.25 cup prepared basil pesto; 0.25 cup milk; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; 1 bunch fresh spinach leaves

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A wonderful pesto tortellini salad with crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce. This recipe is so different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Works as a main dish or a very hearty side dish for lunch.

Recipe by Jenny Saunders

Updated on March 10, 2023

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

1 hrs

Total Time:

1 hrs 35 mins

Servings:

6

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Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
¾ cup broccoli florets, blanched
⅓ cup shredded carrots
⅓ cup pitted green olives
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot and cook until al dente, 7 to 8 minutes. Drain and cool.
Mix cooked tortellini, bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic in a large bowl.

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Whisk mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over tortellini and vegetables and gently toss to coat.

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Cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve over spinach leaves.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383	Calories
27g	Fat
26g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g	35%
Saturated Fat 6g	31%
Cholesterol 31mg	10%
Sodium 615mg	27%
Total Carbohydrate 26g	9%
Dietary Fiber 4g	13%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 43mg	217%
Calcium 176mg	14%
Iron 2mg	13%
Potassium 458mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.