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Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Tortellini Pasta Salad is an antipasti-inspired summer side dish packed with cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, salami, and mozzarella, all tossed in a quick homemade pistachio pesto dressing. Easy to make in about 30 minutes!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: Tortellini Pasta Salad
Servings: 6
Author: Erin Alvarez

Ingredients

  • 20 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls
  • cup red onion thinly sliced
  • cup salami thinly sliced, optional
  • ¾ cup pistachio pesto or your desired pesto
  • 2 tbsp mayo

Instructions

  • Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water, then transfer to a large bowl.
  • To that same bowl, add the tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and salami.
  • If you haven’t already, make the pistachio pesto (or use store-bought – I won’t tell!). Then, stir ¾ cup pesto and the mayo together in a small bowl.
  • Pour the pesto mixture over the pasta salad and toss to combine. Enjoy!

Notes

*Calories are per serving and are an estimation

Nutrition

Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 604mg | Potassium: 97mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 199mg | Iron: 3mg
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