Tortellini Pesto Salad Recipe

Name: Tortellini Pesto Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces, weight Cheese Tortellini Pasta; 1 whole Small Red Pepper, Julienned; 1 cup Broccoli Florets; ⅓ cups Shredded Carrots; ⅓ cups Sliced Olives (I Prefer The Black Ones); 1 clove Garlic, Chopped; 1/2 cups Mayonnaise; 1/4 cups Prepared Pesto (or Use Your Own From The Freezer); 1/4 cups Milk (added By Tsp. To Thin Out Sauce); 2 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese; 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 Tablespoon Vinegar; 1 package Fresh Baby Spinach, Small Bag

Servings: persons

9 ounces, weight Cheese Tortellini Pasta
1 whole Small Red Pepper, Julienned
1 cup Broccoli Florets
⅓ cups Shredded Carrots
⅓ cups Sliced Olives (I Prefer The Black Ones)
1 clove Garlic, Chopped
1/2 cups Mayonnaise
1/4 cups Prepared Pesto (or Use Your Own From The Freezer)
1/4 cups Milk (added By Tsp. To Thin Out Sauce)
2 Tablespoons Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 package Fresh Baby Spinach, Small Bag

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
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Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente.
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Drain, and cool.
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In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
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In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar.
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Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat.
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Cover, and place in the refrigerator for 1 hour, until chilled.
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Serve over spinach leaves.

585

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 9 ounces, weight Cheese Tortellini Pasta, 1 whole Small Red Pepper, Julienned, 1 cup Broccoli Florets, ⅓ cups Shredded Carrots, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Pesto 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!

Tortellini Pesto Salad

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Variations & substitutions

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