Description
A refreshing and vibrant salad combining tortellini, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil, drizzled with a balsamic glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup balsamic glaze
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Toss gently to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use plant-based tortellini and mozzarella.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like cucumbers or bell peppers for extra crunch.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tortellini Caprese Salad, Italian salad, fresh salad, summer salad