PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES   |   COOK TIME: 10 MINUTES

Bean, Tortellini & Pesto Salad

Ingredients

  • 2 jars (15 ounces each) Aunt Nellie’s 3 Bean Salad
  • 1/4 cup prepared basil pesto
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional
  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated tortellini, any variety
  • Stir-Ins, optional (See Note)

Directions

Makes 6 servings.

  1. Drain bean salad, reserving 1/2 cup liquid. Combine reserved liquid, pesto and salt, if desired; set aside.
  2. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain, rinse in cold water and drain again. Add pesto dressing; toss to coat. Add stir-ins if desired. Toss with bean salad.
  3. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

 

Note

Optional Stir-Ins: Grape tomatoes, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell pepper, and/or thinly sliced green onion. Recipe can be doubled.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information per serving (1/6 of recipe): 240 calories; 7g protein; 36g carbohydrate; 7g fat; 630mg sodium; 20mg cholesterol; 3g fiber; 1.5mg iron; 0mg thiamin; 60IU vitamin A; 3mg vitamin C.