Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for warm-weather gatherings or a quick, satisfying meal at home. Tender cheese tortellini is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, crisp red onion, and briny black olives, all brought together with creamy mozzarella pearls. A tangy, homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, creating a salad that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this make-ahead dish is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights. Whether as a side or a light main course, this tortellini salad is sure to become a new favorite!
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Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
Step 2
While the tortellini cools, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop the fresh basil leaves. Thinly slice the red onion.
Step 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
Step 4
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion slices, black olives, and mozzarella pearls.
Step 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Step 6
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 7
Serve chilled and enjoy your Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 1288.7 grams (1288.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2426 |
| Total Fat 143.20g | 184% |
| Saturated Fat 48.90g | 244% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 1.60g | |
| Cholesterol 267mg | 89% |
| Sodium 4144mg | 180% |
| Total Carbohydrate 200.70g | 73% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.40g | 59% |
| Total Sugars 22.50g | |
| Protein 93.60g | 187% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1479mg | 114% |
| Iron 8mg | 46% |
| Potassium 1252mg | 27% |
Source of Calories