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Tortellini Salad

This tortellini salad with olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and arugula makes such a great summer salad! It's completely vegan, insanely delicious, and just perfect for BBQs and potlucks! And all you need is 15 minutes! 
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 470kcal
Author Sina

Ingredients

  • 9 oz vegan tortellini
  • 4 tablespoons vegan pesto rosso (red pesto with sun-dried tomatoes)
  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil, roughky chopped
  • 10 artichoke hearts in oil, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 2 cups arugula
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the instructions on the package. Set aside. 
  • In the meantime, roughly chop the sun-dried tomatoes and the artichokes. Cut the cherry tomatoes into halves. 
  • Place the pine nuts in a frying pan without oil and cook them over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Stir them frequently until golden. Pay attention and don’t leave the stove as they burn easily. 
  • In a large bowl, combine the cooked pasta with the pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, olives, arugula, and cherry tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper and sprinkle with the roasted pine nuts and fresh basil. 

Notes

  • If you're not a fan or arugula, you can use baby spinach instead. 
  • Add red pepper flakes for a bit of spiciness if you want. 
  • If you want to change things up a bit, add roasted chickpeas for extra flavor and crunchiness. Besides, chickpeas are a great source of plant-based protein and they add lots of nutrients to this salad. 

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 1103mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1887IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 167mg | Iron: 4mg