Tortellini filled with cheese, cherry tomatoes, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes are all mixed together in a creamy pesto dressing to make Creamy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad. It goes well with any meal and is great for potlucks and picnics.
Ingredients: 1 package 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup black olives, sliced. 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped. 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped. 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese. 1/2 cup mayonnaise. 1/4 cup pesto sauce. 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Salt and pepper to taste. Fresh basil leaves for garnish.
Instructions: Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, and grated Parmesan cheese. In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, pesto sauce, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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