Pesto Tortellini Salad
Pesto Tortellini Salad ~ easy 5 ingredient cold salad with cheese tortellini, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella tossed pesto. Perfect for parties; easy enough to make any night.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pesto tortellini salad
Servings: 4
Calories:
- 1 9 ounce package 3 cheese tortellini fresh variety
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup pesto homemade OR store bought
- 4-5 Campari tomatoes Cherry or grape tomatoes may also be used (adjust amount)
- 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls
Bring a pot of water to a boil then add the tortellini and cook according to package directions.
Drain and cool the tortellini to room temp then add it to a medium size bowl.
Gently fold in the pesto beginning with 1/4 cup then add the tomatoes and mozzarella. Taste and add more pesto if desired then garnish with fresh basil. Cover and refrigerate at least an hour before serving.