Description
Tortellini Caprese Salad is the ultimate summer delight, blending the comforting taste of cheese-filled tortellini with fresh, vibrant ingredients. In just 10 minutes, you can toss together this refreshing dish featuring juicy cherry tomatoes, aromatic basil, and creamy mozzarella pearls, all drizzled with a tangy balsamic glaze. This versatile salad serves as a satisfying main course or an appealing side dish for any occasion—from casual family dinners to festive gatherings. Perfect for meal prep or picnics, Tortellini Caprese Salad is a crowd-pleaser that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (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 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini in a large pot of boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain using a colander.
- Rinse the tortellini with cool water to stop cooking and transfer it to a mixing bowl.
- Add chopped spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and minced garlic to the bowl.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad mixture and toss well.
- Chill until ready to serve. Drizzle with extra olive oil and balsamic glaze just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg