Tortellini Pasta Salad

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Creamy Tortellini Pasta Salad is an easy side dish made with cheese tortellini, crispy bacon, tomatoes, red onion, and a creamy pesto dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts and potlucks!

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: American

Keyword: bacon, easy summer side dish, tomatoes

Servings:

Calories: 379kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

20 ounces cheese tortellini refrigerated
6 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
1 pint grape tomatoes sliced
½ cup red onion thinly sliced
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sour cream
⅓ heaping cup pesto homemade or store bought
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Boil tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, pesto, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Add the tortellini, tomatoes, red onion, and bacon to the bowl. Stir gently until well combined and coated in the dressing.
Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving, or make it a few hours ahead for even better flavor.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 days.
Swap bacon for diced ham or turkey for a lighter option.
Add fresh spinach, lettuce or arugula for a bit of green.
Great served cold or at room temperature.

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