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Pesto Tortellini Salad Recipe

Make your summer parties extra delicious with a big bowl of this pesto tortellini salad! Made with salami, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella balls and sun-dried tomatoes, this easy pasta salad is the perfect side dish for serving a crowd.

5.0 from 152 votes
20 mins
Total Time
10
servings
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Pesto Tortellini Salad

How to Make the Best Pesto Tortellini Salad

This pesto tortellini salad is the ultimate summer side dish that’s as impressive as it is easy to make. Combining fresh cheese tortellini with vibrant pesto, crispy salami, creamy fresh mozzarella, and tangy sun-dried tomatoes, every bite is packed with flavor and texture that’ll have your guests asking for the recipe.

What makes this pasta salad special is how the fresh pesto coats every piece of tortellini, creating a dish that’s simultaneously hearty and light. The combination of salty salami, fresh mozzarella, and artichoke hearts adds depth and richness that transforms simple pasta into something restaurant-worthy. Best of all, this salad comes together in just 20 minutes of active time.

The magic happens when you let it chill for a few hours (or overnight) in the refrigerator. This allows all the flavors to meld together beautifully, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for summer entertaining. Serve it at your next potluck, picnic, or dinner party and watch it disappear from the table.

Pesto Tortellini Salad

Pesto Tortellini Salad

Make your summer parties extra delicious with a big bowl of this pesto tortellini salad! Made with salami, artichoke hearts, fresh mozzarella balls and sun-dried tomatoes, this easy pasta salad is the perfect side dish for serving a crowd.

5.0 from 152 votes
CourseSalads
CuisineAmerican-Italian
Keywordpesto pasta salad, pesto tortellini salad, tortellini pasta salad
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings10 servings
Calories417kcal
AuthorRare Ivy
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Ingredients

Main

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Instructions

Prepare

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high to high heat. Add the fresh tortellini and cook according to the package instructions.
  2. Strain the tortellini and rinse with cold water until the tortellini becomes at least room temperature.

Combine

  1. Add the tortellini to a large bowl with the pesto, artichoke hearts, salami, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh mozzarella balls.
  2. Stir until combined and coated with pesto.

Chill & Serve

  1. Refrigerate to chill and allow the flavors to meld, at least four hours if possible.
  2. If desired, squeeze fresh lemon juice on top or drizzle with balsamic vinegar before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

  • This salad tastes even better when made ahead and refrigerated overnight—the flavors have time to meld beautifully.
  • Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or additional proteins.
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