TORTELLINI WITH BASIL PESTO, CHERRY TOMATOES, AND MOZZARELLA

Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella image

Provided by braunj22

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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2 cups uncooked cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup halved fresh mozzarella ball

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 48, Carbohydrate 2.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 1.2, Protein 2.4