PESTO TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD
If you love pesto, you'll love it even more mixed with fresh veggies and chicken in this good-for-you summer salad. -Edie DeSpain. Logan, Utah
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions, adding peas during the last 4-5 minutes of cooking. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large glass bowl, layer romaine, carrots, chicken, tortellini and peas, and red pepper. In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over top. Sprinkle with parsley. Refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 62mg cholesterol, Sodium 525mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 25g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Riffat Hakim
riffath@yahoo.comI made this recipe with gluten-free tortellini and it was just as good.
Udida Elias
udida.elias68@hotmail.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it.
Chibuzor Amara
amara_chibuzor@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of pesto, but I loved this salad.
Mohamed Abadir
a16@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner.
Nadeje Nadeje
nadeje@aol.comI love that this recipe is healthy and delicious.
malik swati
malik_s12@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.
Jackson Sanderson
s.j92@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Jesse Coleman
coleman@hotmail.comThis recipe is easy to make and the results are delicious.
Forrest Tman
forrest_t34@aol.comI love the combination of flavors in this salad.
Kandi Howell
khowell35@hotmail.comThis salad is perfect for a summer picnic.
MIKE GOD
mikeg@hotmail.frI'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Abu Sufyan
s-abu83@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
carolyn baker
baker6@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family and they all raved about it. The pesto was especially delicious.
Asim RAJ
ra23@yahoo.comThis salad was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the combination of flavors.
Nazmul Rr
r.nazmul27@aol.comI've never made tortellini salad before, but this recipe made it easy. The salad was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Lebogang Rorisang
r.lebogang@yahoo.comThis recipe was easy to follow and the results were great! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the pesto was flavorful.
Tshilidzi Veronika
tshilidzi_v@yahoo.comI made this recipe last night and it was delicious! The flavors were amazing and the tortellini was cooked perfectly.
Dan Makindu
makindu25@yahoo.comThis is a great recipe! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The tortellini and chicken are a great combination, and the pesto adds a delicious flavor.