Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
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4.1
Cold Tortellini Salad Kabobs
Description
Cooked al dente spinach cheese tortellini are cooled under cold water and combined with grape tomatoes and small mozzarella balls. The ingredients are tossed with a mixture of pesto sauce, white balsamic vinegar, and minced fresh basil, lending a fresh herbal and tangy note. The salad components are then threaded onto skewers in a repeating pattern of tortellini, mozzarella, and tomato, creating handheld kabobs.
This recipe provides a portable, colorful option for appetizers or picnic fare. The basil and pesto impart a green, savory aroma while the cheese offers creaminess balancing the juicy tomatoes. The dish is served chilled, which helps maintain the freshness and bite of each ingredient.
These kabobs can be prepared ahead and refrigerated until serving, making them practical for gatherings or as a light side salad.
Ingredients
- 13 ounces spinach cheese tortellini
- 2 teaspoon salt fine sea salt
- 1 cup pesto sauce
- 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
- 6-8 basil leaves, minced
- 2 pints grape tomatoes
- 16 ounces mozzarella small mozzarella balls, pearls
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of water, adding the salt when it comes to a full rolling boil. Cook tortellini “al dente” according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.
- In a small bowl, mix together the pesto sauce with balsamic vinegar and fresh basil leaves.
- Place the cooked tortellini in a large bowl. Add the grape tomatoes and gently toss with the pesto mixture.
- Thread the tortellini,tomatoes, and mozzarella onto skewers, with two pieces of tortellini, two mozzarella pearls, and one tomato on each skewer.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 60Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 57 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 57kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 149mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 215IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.1
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