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serving bowl of caprese tortellini salad drizzled with balsamic glaze.
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Caprese Tortellini Salad

This satisfying pasta salad uses cheese-filled tortellini combined with Caprese flavors, because you can never have too much cheese!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 356kcal
Author: Sula

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.