Easy Pesto Tortellini Salad

Julie Wunder

My Easy Pesto Tortellini Salad is filled with vegetables like asparagus and tomato and topped with fresh basil. It's made with just 5 ingredients and takes only 15 minutes making it the perfect vegetarian meal.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine American, Italian

Servings servings

Calories 471 kcal

Ingredients

4 cups frozen tortellini
½ bunch asparagus, cut in 2 inch pieces
½ cup pesto
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
¼ cup fresh shredded Parmesan
salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish: Fresh basil

Instructions

Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
Remove the tortellini from the water and allow to cool.
In the same pot of water quickly submerge the asparagus. Allow to cook for 3 minutes. Remove from water and place in an ice bath to stop the cooking.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl.
Garnish with fresh basil.
Serve immediately or chilled.

Notes

For a lighter dish with fewer calories less pesto and more fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 19gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 763mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1219IUVitamin C: 27mgCalcium: 213mgIron: 4mg

Keyword Easy Tortellini Salad, Pesto Tortellini Salad

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