TORTELLINI, PESTO AND BROCCOLI SALAD

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Ideal to take to work. Let the salad come back to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavor. Any filled tortellini will work.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces broccoli, cut into small pieces
8 ounces cheese tortellini
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bringa large pan of water to the boil.
  • Add the broccoli, cook for 2 minutes then add the tortellini and cook according to pack instructions.
  • Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool then tip into a bowl.
  • Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar.
  • Add the tomatoes, pack into containes and chill.
  • Bring to room temp before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.9

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