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Easy Caprese Tortellini Salad
Ready in minutes with just 5 ingredients, this Caprese Tortellini Salad is the best thing to happen to summer!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
20
minutes
mins
Course:
Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine:
American
Keyword:
tortellini salad
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
93
kcal
Author:
Kellie
Cost:
$8
Equipment
bowl
Ingredients
1-20
oz
package refrigerated cheese tortellini
I used Buitoni
1-7
oz
package refrigerated basil pesto
I used Buitoni Basil Pesto Sauce
2
cups
halved grape tomatoes
8
ounces
fresh mozzarella
cut into 1/2 inch cubes
fresh basil for garnish
if desired
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium high heat. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. (Do not overcook.)
Drain the pasta and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Transfer the pasta to a large bowl.
Add the pesto, tomatoes and cheese. Toss to coat.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
Serve chilled or at room temperature.
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Notes
Salad can be made up to 24 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition
Serving:
1
g
|
Calories:
93
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
3
g
|
Protein:
5
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
3
g
|
Cholesterol:
19
mg
|
Sodium:
182
mg
|
Potassium:
87
mg
|
Fiber:
0
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
460
IU
|
Vitamin C:
4
mg
|
Calcium:
126
mg
|
Iron:
0.3
mg