Caprese Tortellini Salad
An easy cold pasta salad with tortellini is perfect for a side dish when grilling out! A great dish to make ahead of time, Caprese Tortellini Salad is delicious!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 393kcal
Cost: $15
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 large pot
Ingredients
- 16 oz tortellini
- 10 oz mozzarella balls
- 1 beefsteak tomato, chopped
- ¼ red onion thinly chopped
- 1 handful basil
- ¼ cup pine nuts
Marinade
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ½ lemon, squeezed
- 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup grated parmigiana
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 2 clove garlic, minced
Instructions
- Combine marinade ingredients by vigorously whisking together
- Boil tortellini a minute or two longer than the container says. Strain the tortellini and transfer it to a large bowl. Combine with tomato, onion, basil, and marinade. Mix well. Wait 5 minutes to stir in mozzarella balls so they don't melt.
- Refrigerate to chill, then serve.
Notes
- Do not immediately combine mozzarella with tortellini or it will melt.
- Use a high-quality olive oil for the marinade. The olive oil is the flavor that defines the dish!
Nutrition
Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 759mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 211IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 252mg | Iron: 2mg