Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad

Elevate your pasta salad game with this vibrant Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad, a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any gathering or weeknight dinner. Featuring tender cheese tortellini tossed in a fragrant basil pesto, this recipe bursts with fresh ingredients like juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp baby spinach, and tangy red onions. Briny black olives and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese add depth and richness, while a touch of olive oil brings everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled or at room temperature, this make-ahead dish is easy to prepare and ideal for potlucks, picnics, or a refreshing summer meal. Each bite combines creamy, zesty, and savory flavors for a deliciously satisfying salad that will keep guests coming back for more.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces cheese tortellini
• 0.5 cups basil pesto
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 0.5 cups red onion
• 0.75 cups black olives
• 0.33 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooling, halve the cherry tomatoes, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the black olives into smaller pieces, if desired.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, sliced red onion, and black olives.

Step 4

Drizzle the basil pesto and olive oil over the tortellini mixture. Gently toss until the ingredients are evenly coated in the pesto.

Step 5

Sprinkle the salad with grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and ground black pepper. Toss lightly to combine.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Serve the pasta salad chilled or at room temperature. Optionally, garnish with additional Parmesan cheese or fresh basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1082.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2069.2

Total Fat 111.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.6g
Cholesterol 200.4mg	0%
Sodium 3917.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 18.4g
Protein 76.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1423.0mg	0%
Iron 15.2mg	0%
Potassium 1337.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.6%

Protein: 14.6%

Carbs: 37.9%