Tortellini Pesto Salad Recipe Reviews - Allrecipes.com (Pg. 1)
Reviewed: Aug. 3, 2012
This was a huge hit at a family gathering. I used tri-colored spirals instead of tortellini, jarred red bell pepper instead of fresh, and omitted the carrots and spinach. I also chopped the green olives so they were spread around nicely in the pasta and not overpowering. I omitted all the dairy except for what was in the pesto, and used balsamic vinegar instead of white so it wasn't too tart. This version wasn't too heavy but still had a unique flavor that had everyone asking for the recipe.
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Reviewed: Jun. 10, 2012
Took reviewers advice and left out garlic (as pesto had plenty), also used farfalle instead of tortellini and added salami and cheese along with halved cherry tomatoes. Very mild, yet savory taste. Will definitely make again as it is a nice change from oil/vinegar dressing!
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Reviewed: May 18, 2012
Made this with no changes. Very good
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Reviewed: Mar. 4, 2012
Great healthy side with grilled hamburgers!
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Reviewed: Sep. 30, 2011
I have made this salad several times and it has been a hit. I omit the milk. I have made it with and without olives and it has been well loved!! Great to serve something a little different.
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Reviewed: Sep. 28, 2011
great without out the mayo 5 stars, otherwise its 3 stars with mayo and milk
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Reviewed: Sep. 13, 2011
Very good recipe!
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Reviewed: Aug. 6, 2011
I made this salad at a family get together in Prior Lake, MN. Everybody absolutely loved it. I liked pretty well, but not as much as everyone else. I had quite a few requests for the recipe. I will be making this salad again.
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Reviewed: Jun. 23, 2011
Used whole wheat tortellini - very good! Will make again!
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Reviewed: Mar. 28, 2011
Awesome!! I made my own pesto using the spinach basil pest on this site and I used almost all basil instead of so much spinach and I used almond instead of pine nuts. It was perfect. For this salad, I omitted the green olives since it was great without them. No garlic since there is some in the pesto that I made. It's a keeper pretty much as written!!
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