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Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad with Pesto

Caprese tortellini pasta salad with pesto is a fresh take on pesto pasta salad. Pillowy cheese tortellini gets tossed with lemon pesto, sweet cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil, and creamy mozzarella for a delicious cold pasta dish you'll love!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Course: Italian Inspired, Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: caprese tortellini pasta salad, Caprese tortellini pasta salad with pesto, tortellini pasta salad, tortellini pasta salad with pesto
Servings: 6
Calories: 567kcal
Author: jfletcher

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes
  • 1 cup basil leaves fresh
  • 4 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
  • 8 ounces pesto
  • 16 ounces of mini mozzarella balls
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the packages. When they are cooked, drain them and let them cool.
    12 ounces cheese tortellini
  • While the tortellini cooks, cut the tomatoes in half and cut the basil into ribbons. Set them aside.
    1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, 1 cup basil leaves
  • Mix the pesto and lemon juice together in a small bowl until combined.
    8 ounces pesto, 4 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Add the tortellini, halved tomatoes, basil ribbons, fresh mozzarella balls, and lemon pesto mixture to a large bowl. Stir it all together until the pesto coats the tortellini, cheese, and tomatoes evenly.
    12 ounces cheese tortellini, 1 pint cherry or grape tomatoes, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 8 ounces pesto, 16 ounces of mini mozzarella balls, 1 cup basil leaves
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    salt and pepper
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g | Calories: 567kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 1078mg | Potassium: 266mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2142IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 538mg | Iron: 2mg
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