Tortellini Pasta Salad
This divine Tortellini Pasta Salad is easy, delicious, and packed with wholesome ingredients. Grilled chicken is paired with cheese tortellini, fresh pesto, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs cheese tortellinii
- 1 ½ cups shredded or cubed cooked chicken
- ¾ cup basil pesto
- 1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese pearls
- ½ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions, drain, place them in a large bowl and then place them in the fridge to cool for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once cooled, add all the remaining ingredients to the bowl and toss until well combined. Chill for about 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Once chilled, toss again and serve!
Notes
This recipe will keep for about 2 hours out at room temperature. After that, it needs to be discarded!
This recipe is cheesy, zesty, and really herby! It’s perfect for a pesto and cheese lover!
You can use any type of tortellini for this pasta salad!
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken in this recipe for the best flavor!
This pasta salad also makes a great light lunch with the chicken and pasta, but it’s also great for a potluck or BBQ! It’s easy to make ahead, and will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
This recipe is cheesy, zesty, and really herby! It’s perfect for a pesto and cheese lover!
You can use any type of tortellini for this pasta salad!
Use rotisserie chicken or leftover grilled chicken in this recipe for the best flavor!
This pasta salad also makes a great light lunch with the chicken and pasta, but it’s also great for a potluck or BBQ! It’s easy to make ahead, and will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 578kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 51.4gFat: 37.6gCholesterol: 89.6mgSodium: 2107mgFiber: 1.1gSugar: 2.8g
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