Recipes Salad Pasta Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pesto Salad 4.6 (104) 87 Reviews 11 Photos 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 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins Additional Time: 1 hrs Total Time: 1 hrs 35 mins Servings: 6 Jump to Nutrition Facts 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios 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. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Whisk mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, oil, and vinegar together in a separate bowl. Pour over tortellini and vegetables and gently toss to coat. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Cover and place in the refrigerator until chilled, about 1 hour. Serve over spinach leaves. Fabeveryday I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 383 Calories 27g Fat 26g Carbs 11g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved