Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad (GF) (Edit recipe)

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This Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad is packed with Mediterranean flavor and made with gluten-free tortellini, mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, olives, and a bright basil pesto. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for picnics, BBQs, or easy lunches.

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PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

11

Serves: 4

Ingredients

10 Tortellini, gluten-free cheese
1 cup Tomato, Cherry
.5 cup Artichoke Hearts, marinated or plain), chopped
.5 cup Castelvetrano Olives, (nicoise or kalamata, halved)
.5 Red Onion, small thin), sliced
.75 cup Mozzarella Pearls, (ciliegine)
.5 cup Basil Pesto
1 Tbsp Olive Oil, extra-virgin (to loosen the pesto if needed)
1 tsp Lemon Zest, (from one lemon, optional)
1 Salt and Pepper, (to taste)
1 Basil, Fresh, for garnish), fresh chopped

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Process

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Bring a pot of salted water to boil on the stovetop.
Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, typically 2-3 minutes. Drain the pasta and rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the pasta cooks, slice the tomatoes, red onion, and artichokes. Halve the olives and drain the mozzarella pearls.
In a large bowl, toss the tortellini with the pesto. Add a drizzle of olive oil if the pesto is thick to loosen the mixture.
Fold in the prepped vegetables.
Add lemon zest if using. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or chill for 30-60 minutes to let the salad flavors meld together. Garnish with the chopped basil before serving.

Notes

Use high-quality pesto or make your own homemade pesto. If you are vegan, try vegan mozzarella pearls and a dairy-free pesto. This salad keeps for 2-3 days in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Give the mixture a quick stir and add more olive oil if you need to loosen the pesto.

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	288
Fat:	23 g
Carbohydrates:	2 g
Protein:	8 g
Cholesterol:	23 g
Sodium:	165 mg
Fiber:	1 g
Sugars:	1 g
Sugar Alcohol:	0 g
Calculated per serving.