Description
Tortellini Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that combines the classic flavors of Italian cuisine in a delightful pasta salad. Perfect for summer gatherings or a quick weeknight meal, this salad features tender cheese tortellini tossed with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and aromatic fresh basil. Drizzled with a rich balsamic glaze, it delivers a burst of flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (uncooked)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Strain using a colander and rinse briefly with cool water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, chopped spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chopped basil, and minced garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss everything until well mixed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling/Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg