Tortellini Caprese Salad: The Easy, Fresh Twist You’ll Love
A delicious and easy twist on a classic salad, featuring tortellini and fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a pinch of garlic powder to the dressing.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers for extra crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Tortellini, Caprese, Salad, Easy Recipe, Fresh Ingredients