**VIRAL** TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Filled with tomatoes, artichokes, and mozzarella, then covered in a creamy pesto sauce; this Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor!

"Omg! I just made it and it’s perfection. Had to use shredded mozzarella as I didn’t have balls and I added a little olive oil and grated Parmesan cheese and topped it with toasted pine nuts. So good!" - Reader comment

INGREDIENTS:

– tortellini – tomatoes – artichoke hearts, – fresh mozzarella  – mayonnaise  – pesto

STEP ONE: - Cook the tortellini, drain, and set aside.

STEP 2 In a large bowl, add tomatoes, mozzarella, artichoke hearts, pesto, and mayonnaise (optional).

STEP 3: Add the cooked tortellini and then use a spatula to carefully mix everything together.

Tips for making the salad: – While the tortellini is cooking, make the tomato mixture and refrigerate while the pasta cooks. This will help the flavors meld. – Don't like mayonnaise? It's optional in this recipe but does add a creamy texture. You can substitute for half a cup of Alfredo sauce or leave it out for a more oily sauce texture (from the pesto).