Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad is a flavor explosion in a bowl! Juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella balls, and salty kalamata olives mingle with tender cheese tortellini. It's a perfect side dish for a summer barbecue or a light and refreshing lunch option.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 411kcal
Ingredients
- 20 ounces Three Cheese Tortellini frozen
- 2 ounces basil
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup Parmesan grated
- 1 cup toasted pine nuts separated
- 1 cup Kalamata olives pitted and halved
- 3/4 cup sundried tomatoes chopped
- 14 ounces artichokes chopped
- 1/3 cup red onion minced
Instructions
- Start by making your pesto. Wash and dry the basil, then rip off the thick stems and place them in the Cuisenart with the garlic. Pulse to chop.2 ounces basil, 3 cloves garlic
- Add 1/2 cup of the pine nuts and pulse until you have a lovely green mass. Turn it on again, and slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Once it’s emulsified, add the Parmesan and mix to blend. Then, set the pesto aside.3/4 cup olive oil, 1 cup toasted pine nuts, 1 cup Parmesan
- Prepare the tortellini according to the package directions, making sure that you do not overcook it. You want it al dente so it absorbs the remaining flavors. While the tortellini is cooking, chop the onion, and prepare the remaining items — chopping the olives, tomatoes, and artichokes.20 ounces Three Cheese Tortellini
- While the tortellini is still hot, add the pesto and vegetables, as well as the remaining 1/2 cup of pine nuts. This is a very forgiving recipe, so add more or less of the various ingredients as you desire. Refrigerate overnight before serving.1 cup Kalamata olives, 3/4 cup sundried tomatoes, 14 ounces artichokes, 1/3 cup red onion
Notes
- Don't use canned Parmesan cheese.
- Don't rinse your tortellini once you drained it.
- Make sure to refrigerate overnight before serving.
- For more tips and tricks, be sure to read the full article above.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 696mg | Potassium: 788mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 846IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 275mg | Iron: 3mg
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