Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella

Name: Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, and Mozzarella
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 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

Submitted by braunj22

"Mason Jar Lunch"

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Ready In:: 50mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4

ingredients

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

directions

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.