115 Reviews of Cheese Tortellini Pesto Pasta Salad

From: Vino Girl

On Sep 24, 2006

This is really good! I made it pretty much as written, except I really didn't find the need to use much olive oil (the pesto had enough oil on its own), and I also went lighter on the cheese. Thank you for posting this.

From: jellyko

On Jul 9, 2006

Very tasty pasta salad! I Let it chill overnite and just added a little wishbone olive oil vinegarette to wet it a bit. Thanks

From: Chef #643883

On Nov 10, 2007

Ihave made this about 10 times since June. I just use the tortellini and not the rotini pasta and then I half the sauce like you recommended. I use 6 mozarella cheese sticks & cut them into 1/4" rounds and I use parmesan cheese shredded from the package or tub not the green can. This is very good, easy to make and people ask for the recipe each time. I like it because it isn't mayonnaise based or vinegary tasting like so many pasta salads are. Thanks for a great recipe Wildflour!

From: HeathersArk

On Jan 19, 2008

Tried this and it's great, I LUV artichokes! I used kalamata olives (pitted of course - don't get sued for dental repairs! LOL)in lieu of regular black olives, which I also love. Kalamata olives just seem to pair so well with artichokes tangy flavor. Also try some sundried tomatoes diced up they go well with the above and pair nicely with the pesto. Some other options I haven't tried yet are avacados, maybe pepperoni, and some additional cheeses like: feta, goat, fresh mozerella, cheddar...(not I didn't replace-everyone loves cheese, right?)

From: um-um-good

On Apr 27, 2007

This makes a whopper of a salad-huge. it has great flavours. next time i'm going to substitute feta for the mozzarella to give the salad a bit more "zip". otherwise, super yummy!

From: L K

On Sep 8, 2008

Delicious! Followed the recipe almost exactly, with the addition of some finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and probably a little extra parm. I just used rotini, as I wanted to take out some extra calories, and it didn't hurt it one bit! Will definitely be making this many more times

From: Diet Pepsi

On Feb 1, 2007

VERY GOOD! LIKE A RESAURANT! I made a ERROR and I added 10 ounces SHREDDED mozzarella cheese not cubed. I really liked it this way. ( I added the cheese when ALL the noodles were COOL so it didn't melt and get ucky)

From: Chef #449262

On Apr 2, 2007

This is absolutely the best recipe I have found on this website so far. It has been a hit at every party we have taken it to, and our family/friends rave about what great chefs we are. Try it for yourself and see!

From: Quilting Shelby

On Oct 17, 2006

This was really yummy, and makes great leftovers. It's big though - make sure you have lots of people to help eat it!

From: MarlaM

On Jan 25, 2008

I just made this for a party I'm having tomorrow and I can't stop "sampling" it! This is so delicious I will definitely be making again! Thank you!