Description
A refreshing and creamy Italian-inspired pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, zesty basil pesto, and fresh summer vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup basil pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Boil tortellini in salted water until al dente.
- Drain and rinse with cold water immediately.
- Whisk pesto and lemon juice in a large bowl.
- Fold in the chilled tortellini until coated.
- Toss in tomatoes, mozzarella, and spinach.
- Serve immediately or chill for 1 hour.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American