Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad
Bright, refreshing, and irresistibly flavorful, this Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for warm-weather gatherings or a quick, satisfying meal at home. Tender cheese tortellini is paired with juicy cherry tomatoes, fragrant fresh basil, crisp red onion, and briny black olives, all brought together with creamy mozzarella pearls. A tangy, homemade dressing made with extra virgin olive oil, red wine vinegar, and Dijon mustard ties everything together, creating a salad that's as vibrant as it is delicious. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this make-ahead dish is ideal for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknights. Whether as a side or a light main course, this tortellini salad is sure to become a new favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 whole Red onion
- 0.5 cup Black olives (sliced)
- 8 oz Mozzarella pearls
- 0.25 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside to cool.
While the tortellini cools, slice the cherry tomatoes in half and finely chop the fresh basil leaves. Thinly slice the red onion.
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, red onion slices, black olives, and mozzarella pearls.
Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss until all ingredients are evenly coated.
Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Serve chilled and enjoy your Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 143.2 g | 184% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.9 g | 244% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 267 mg | 89% | |
| Sodium | 4144 mg | 180% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 200.7 g | 73% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.5 g | ||
| Protein | 93.6 g | 187% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1479 mg | 114% | |
| Iron | 8.3 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1252 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
