Description
Tortellini Caprese Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that perfectly captures the essence of summer. This delightful pasta salad features tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fragrant basil, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights, potlucks, or picnics. Not only is it visually stunning with its colorful ingredients, but it also packs a nutritious punch, making it a perfect main course or side dish.
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 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Italian seasoning
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- While cooking, chop spinach and halve the cherry tomatoes.
- Once cooked, strain the tortellini and rinse with cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tortellini, spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, garlic, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Chill before serving for enhanced flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg