Tortellini With Basil Pesto, Cherry Tomatoes, And Mozzarella - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups uncooked cheese tortellini
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup olive oil, plus
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/4 cup halved fresh mozzarella ball

Preparation

Cook tortellini according to package directions drain and transfer to bowl.
If you're planning to layer your salad in a Mason jar, mix in oil to keep tortellini from sticking together.
To layer salad, start with pesto and then add onion, tomatoes, mozzarella, and tortellini. Or, simply mix remaining ingredients with tortellini in bowl.