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Refreshing Pesto Tortellini Picnic Salad

Enjoy a revamp of the ordinary pesto pasta salad! Packaged tortellini filled with cheese, fresh spinach, tasty cannellini beans and tangy lemon zest come together to create a refreshing and exciting salad. Ideal for light dinners, lunches, or a lively addition to your picnic basket. The pasta has al...
22 min
TOTAL TIME
463
CALORIES
$1.55
PER SERVING
Refreshing Pesto Tortellini Picnic Salad
Ingredients
6 INGREDIENTS
6 SERVINGS
Cheese Tortellini
16 oz cheese tortellini
Baby Spinach
2 cups baby spinach
fresh
Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Canned Cannellini Beans
15 oz canned cannellini beans
drained and rinsed
Prepared Pesto
3/4 cup prepared pesto
Lemon
1 large lemon
zested
Directions
6 STEPS
10 min
PREP TIME
12 min
COOK TIME
22 min
TOTAL TIME
1
Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Then place in a colander, rinse under cold water, and drain completely.
2
Ensure to rinse the cannellini beans under cold water and let them drain.
3
Combine cooked tortellini, drained beans, lemon zest, and pesto in a large mixing bowl. Stir well to evenly distribute the pesto.
4
Fold in the fresh baby spinach, being careful not to crush the leaves.
5
Sprinkle the grated Parmesan on top, and gently mix one last time.
6
Serve immediately for the freshest experience, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days for meal prepping.
Health Info
Macros
50g
CARBS
20g
FAT
17g
PROTEIN
Allowed on these diets
VEGETARIAN
Contains these allergens
MILK
TREE NUTS
WHEAT
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Frequently Asked Questions
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