Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, And Mozzarella

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

• 1 cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
• 2 if you're planning to layer your salad in a mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
• 3 to layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.