Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
- 1 cup pesto sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie)
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved (roughly 2 cups)
- 1 (8 ounce) container mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
- ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Add pesto to the tortellini and toss gently to coat evenly.
- Incorporate the chicken, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, basil, and parmesan cheese, tossing to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy, adding extra parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade pesto.
This salad can be served warm or cold, making it versatile for any occasion.
Feel free to add other vegetables, like bell peppers or cucumbers, for additional texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Nutritional information is an estimate. The nutritional values for your final dish may vary based on measuring differences and products used.