Easy Tortellini Pesto Salad Food

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TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD



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Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce.

Provided by Jenny Saunders

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 614.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

EASY PESTO TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD



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This Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is ready in about 10 minutes! Made with just basic 5 ingredients you probably have in the kitchen right now! This is the perfect side dish for Summer parties, picnics, or potlucks!!!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

(1) 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
1 cup pesto
1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
(1) 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
1/4 cup red onion, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not over cook!
  • Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
  • Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

PESTO TORTELLINI SALAD



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"I came up with this recipe when I tried recreating a pasta salad I had at a wedding rehearsal," says Danielle Weets of Grandview, Washington. "It's easy to make and I'm always asked to bring it to potlucks and parties."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

PESTO TORTELLINI SALAD



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We used to buy this salad in the deli of a local grocery store. This is just as good and much more economical! Cook time includes chilling time.

Provided by Nanita

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 3h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb frozen cheese tortellini
1 (1/2 ounce) package knorr pesto sauce mix
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1 cup mayonnaise (to taste)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (to taste)

Steps:

  • Prepare pesto mix according to package directions. Do this first so the pesto will cool while the pasta is cooking.
  • Prepare frozen tortellini according to package directions.
  • Mix prepared pesto and tortellini together. Chill for 1/2 hour.
  • Add mayonnaise, parmesan and pine nuts.
  • Mix well and chill at least 2 hours or overnight. It's really best when made a day ahead.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 864.4, Fat 56.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 73.9, Sodium 1000.5, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 5.6, Protein 23

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