Green Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Green Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: kosher salt; fresh ground black pepper; 2 cups trimmed green beans, 1/2 inch slices; 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or dried); ½ cup pecans; 2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled; ½ cup fresh basil leaf; ½ cup fresh parsley leaves; ½ cup fresh mint leaves; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese; 12 lemon, juice and zest of; ½ cup extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups trimmed green beans, 1/2 inch slices
1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or dried)
½ cup pecans
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
½ cup fresh basil leaf
½ cup fresh parsley leaves
½ cup fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
12 lemon, juice and zest of
½ cup extra virgin olive oil

1
Prepare a large pot of salted boiling water, and a large bowl of ice water.
2
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water, 1-2 minutes.
3
Remove the beans with a spider or tongs, and shock them in the large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking.
4
Add the tortellini to the same pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions.
5
Drain well and let cool.
6
Combine the pecans and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until chopped.
7
Add basil, parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, salt, pepper and the lemon juice and zest, and pulse again until finely chopped.
8
Drizzle in the olive oil while the motor is running, and blend until thoroughly combined(this makes a pesto).
9
Combine the green beans and tortellini in a serving bowl, and toss wit the pesto.
10
Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, 2 cups trimmed green beans, 1/2 inch slices, 1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or dried), and more.

Yes, Green Tortellini Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Tortellini Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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