Description
A delightful mix of cheese tortellini, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil in a vibrant salad.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini, uncooked (approximately 5 cups 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
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Toss in your tortellini and cook according to package instructions until they float to the top, typically 2-4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prep the veggies: Halve the cherry tomatoes, slice up your spinach, and chop the basil.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Combine everything: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, chopped spinach, and basil. Pour the dressing over the mixture and gently toss until well coated.
- Chill out (optional): Let your salad sit for about 15 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve and enjoy: Give it one last gentle toss before serving, garnishing with balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
You can prepare everything except the dressing in advance, and refrigerate for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini, caprese salad, summer salad, vegetarian, Italian