Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
Cold tortellini salad kabobs are colorful, flavorful skewers made with cheesy tortellini, juicy grape tomatoes, and creamy mozzarella pearls tossed in a bright pesto dressing. Perfect for parties, picnics, or a refreshing light lunch.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12–14 kabobs
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boiled and Assembled
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
13 ounces spinach & cheese tortellini
2 teaspoons fine sea salt
1 cup pesto sauce
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
6–8 basil leaves, minced
2 pints grape tomatoes
16 ounces mozzarella pearls (small mozzarella balls)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 3–4 minutes). Drain and let cool completely.
- In a small bowl, whisk together pesto sauce, white balsamic vinegar, and minced basil leaves.
- Toss the cooled tortellini in the pesto mixture until evenly coated.
- Thread skewers, alternating tortellini, grape tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls.
- Arrange kabobs on a serving platter and drizzle with any remaining pesto dressing before serving.
Notes
Don’t overcook tortellini—cool completely before assembling to prevent breaking.
Store-bought pesto works fine, but homemade gives fresher flavor.
Add salami, prosciutto, or pepperoni for a heartier version.
Use sun-dried tomatoes, cucumber slices, or bell peppers for variations.
Best served chilled and consumed within 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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