Caprese Tortellini Salad
This satisfying pasta salad uses cheese-filled tortellini combined with Caprese flavors, because you can never have too much cheese!
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Ingredients
Pasta Salad
- 10-12 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini fresh
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls fresh
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 2 tablespoons basil thinly sliced (plus more for garnish if desired)
- Balsamic Glaze for drizzling
Dressing
- ¼ cup olive oil extra-virgin
- 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 garlic clove minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook pasta in a large pot of salted water according to package directions. When pasta is done, drain and then immerse in ice water to quickly cool down. Once cool, drain completely.10-12 ounces cheese-stuffed tortellini
- In a medium bowl, combine cooked pasta with tomatoes, cheese, and basil.8 ounces mozzarella pearls, 1 pint grape tomatoes, 2 tablespoons basil
- In a small bowl, whisk all dressing ingredients until combined.¼ cup olive oil, 1 ½ tablespoon red wine vinegar, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1 garlic clove, Salt and pepper
Notes
If you cannot find mozzarella pearls, any piece of fresh mozzarella can be cut into bite-sized pieces.
Cherry tomatoes can be substituted for the grape tomatoes, if preferred.
Nutrition
Calories: 356kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 447mg | Potassium: 223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 950IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 271mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.