Easy Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This tortellini pasta salad recipe is a perfect side dish featuring juicy red ripe cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, homegrown fresh basil and fresh tortellini.
Servings 6
Ingredients
- 1 pint grape or cherry tomatoes
- 8- ounce container Ciliegine (cherry sized mozzarella balls)
- 10- ounce package of tortellini, spinach or cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup aged balsamic vinegar
- Kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini in a large pot according to the package instructions or until al dente, then drain. Slice the tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half and place them in a large bowl. Add in the tortellini, chopped basil, olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss the salad until well coated.