Description
This refreshing cheese tortellini salad is perfect for a quick meal or as a side dish.
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 tortellini according to instructions. Prep and chop all other ingredients and set aside.
- When tortellini is cooked al dente, strain the water and then rinse with cool water for a few seconds to cool it slightly. Add the tortellini to a medium to large bowl.
- Add in the spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic.
- Pour over the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss the salad well to combine.
- Chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, toss well to redistribute the olive oil that is on the bottom of the bowl. Add more olive oil if it seems too dry.
- Add a drizzle of balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This salad is best served chilled and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg