Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad is a colorful and flavorful dish that’s perfect for gatherings, picnics, or a cozy dinner at home. This vibrant salad features tender cheese tortellini combined with fresh veggies, aromatic basil, and zesty dressing. It’s not only visually appealing but also packed with taste that will have your friends and family coming back for seconds. Easy to customize, this recipe can be adapted to suit your preferences or what you have on hand!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water until al dente according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, basil, and Parmesan cheese.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg