Description
A delicious and vibrant salad featuring grilled Italian sausage, pesto, and tortellini, perfect for a summer meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortellini
- 2 Italian sausages
- 1 cup pesto
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- Grill the Italian sausages until fully cooked, then slice them into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, grilled sausage, pesto, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Toss gently to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for extra flavor.
- This salad can be served warm or cold.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Grilling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Grilled Italian Sausage, Pesto, Tortellini Salad, Italian Salad, Summer Salad