Description
This Tortellini Caprese Salad is a refreshing and flavorful twist on the classic Caprese salad, perfect for summer gatherings or a light meal. Filled with cheese tortellini, fresh cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil, all tossed in a tangy balsamic dressing, this salad is a crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Salad Ingredients:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini or ciliegine), halved
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Dressing:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then transfer to a large bowl.
- Prepare Salad: Add cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil to the bowl with tortellini.
- Make Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic glaze, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss and Chill: Pour the dressing over the salad ingredients. Toss gently to coat. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Serve: Drizzle with extra balsamic glaze before serving, if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider tossing in grilled chicken or sliced salami.
- This salad can be made up to a day in advance, but add fresh basil and extra balsamic just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
