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Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

This Tortellini Pasta Salad is so refreshing while still being a hearty meal option. The cheese-filled tortellini is so satisfying when combined with the lemony fresh basil pesto dressing and salty prosciutto.
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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
13 minutes
Total Time: 26 minutes
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 565kcal
Author: Emily

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Large Pot
  • Large Bowl

Ingredients

  • 9 oz Cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup Mozzarella pearls drained
  • 4 slices Proscuitto torn or chopped
  • 1 cup Whole Cherry tomatoes sliced in half
  • ¼ Red onion thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup Pesto
  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • Black pepper

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
  • Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, or just until they float (about 1-2 minutes).
  • Drain the tortellini and gently rinse with cold water until cool to the touch. 
    In a small bowl, combine the pesto with the fresh lemon juice along with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Whisk until fully combined and not separated. Taste and add salt as needed. The dressing should be relatively thin and liquid. 
  • In a large bowl, add the cooked tortellini pasta, the mozzarella cheese balls, thinly sliced red onions, cherry tomatoes, and prosciutto.
  • Pour the pesto dressing over the contents of the bowl, then gently combine until thoroughly mixed.
  • Add salt and fresh cracked black pepper. Combine again. Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. 

Notes

  • Be careful to not overcook the tortellini. Because it is fresh pasta and not dried, it will cook faster and it will become mushy if it is overcooked. Follow package directions, but test for yourself once it floats! 
  • Let this pasta salad sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving for maximum flavor. (It gets better with time)

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 1.261mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 360mg | Iron: 3mg
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