Best Layered Tortellini Pesto Chicken Salad Recipes

LAYERED TORTELLINI PESTO CHICKEN SALAD

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Loads of flavor in seven lovely layers!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
5 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves

Steps:

Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Pat with paper towels to remove moisture.
In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer the lettuce, the carrots, chicken, peas, the tortellini, and bell pepper.
In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over peppers; sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

PESTO TORTELLINI SALAD

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"I came up with this recipe when I tried recreating a pasta salad I had at a wedding rehearsal," says Danielle Weets of Grandview, Washington. "It's easy to make and I'm always asked to bring it to potlucks and parties."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
3/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
5 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup prepared pesto

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. Place in a small bowl. Add remaining ingredients; toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.