Description
A fresh and vibrant pasta salad featuring tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions.
- Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like bell peppers or cucumbers.
- Can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Italian Salad