Description
A simple and refreshing pasta salad with tortellini, fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls or diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic glaze
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze. Toss gently.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini for best texture.
- Add a splash of lemon juice for extra freshness.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: Tossed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
