Pesto Tortellini Salad

Name: Pesto Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Europe, Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen or fresh cheese tortellini; 1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls; 1/2 cup pitted Greek olives; 4 ounces marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, chopped; 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1/2 cup prepared pesto

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min. + chilling

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Easy to make and packed with flavor, this pesto tortellini salad recipe is one you'll return to again and again.

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen or fresh cheese tortellini
1-1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
1/2 cup pitted Greek olives
4 ounces marinated quartered artichoke hearts, drained, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh basil
1/2 cup prepared pesto

Directions

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in tomatoes, mozzarella, olives, artichokes, basil and pesto until combined. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, 1-2 hours.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 446 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 788mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 16g protein.

Cherry tomatoes, olives and artichoke hearts bring a Mediterranean flavor to this tortellini. It's paired with earthy pesto sauce and mozzarella pearls for a delicious bite. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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