Tomato Basil Tortellini Salad
This tomato basil tortellini salad is ready to rock your next party or BBQ! We love this easy cheesy pasta salad as a sharable side dish or as a light weekday lunch.
Ingredients
- 9 oz cheese tortellini refrigerated
- 1 cup cherry tomato halved
- ¾ cup mozzarella pearls
- 2-3 TBSP basil to taste, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 TBSP balsamic vinegar
- 1 clove garlic minced, fresh
- ⅓ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp salt sea salt
- ⅛-¼ tsp black pepper
- balsamic glaze for topping (optional but tasty!)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to instructions. Prep and chop all other ingredients and set aside.
- Drain pasta in a colander and run under cold water to halt the cooking process and prevent soggy noodles.
- Add to a large bowl along with mozzarella, tomatoes, and basil.. Pour over the olive oil, balsamic vinegar and add the Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Toss the salad well to combine.
- To make an easy balsamic-kissed dressing, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Whisk well and pour over pasta salad.
- Chill until ready to serve or serve it up room temperature if you prefer! It's great both ways. Toss before serving and drizzle with a little balsamic glaze. Enjoy!
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 441mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 95mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 169mg | 17% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.