Description
This vibrant Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad combines cheese‑filled tortellini with juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and fresh basil, all lightly coated in a sweet balsamic glaze and silky olive oil. Ready in ten minutes, it offers a perfect balance of bright acidity, buttery richness, and herbaceous aroma, making it an ideal quick lunch, picnic side, or light dinner for four. Its colorful presentation and fresh Italian flavors delight the palate and impress guests effortlessly. D
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini in boiling salted water until al dente, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl combine cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and chopped basil.
- Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze and olive oil over the mixture, season with salt and pepper, and toss gently to coat.
- Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter glaze
- reduce grape juice with a pinch of honey. To add protein
- include smoked beef strips or beef chorizo. The salad holds well for up to three days when stored in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad, easy pasta salad recipe, caprese pasta salad, cheese tortellini salad, quick Italian salad, summer pasta salad, vegetarian pasta salad, healthy pasta salad, no‑cook pasta salad