Description
Tortellini Caprese Salad is a delightful twist on the classic Caprese salad, marrying the rich flavors of cheese-filled tortellini with fresh, vibrant ingredients. This dish is not only quick to prepare—taking just 10 minutes—but also versatile enough to serve as a light main course or a refreshing side at your next gathering. Featuring tender tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy mozzarella pearls, and aromatic basil, it’s drizzled with a simple olive oil and balsamic dressing that elevates the entire experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (uncooked)
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 8 oz mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup chopped spinach
- 1/4 cup chopped basil
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 3–4 garlic cloves (minced)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil water in a large pot and cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- While cooking, chop spinach, tomatoes, basil, and mince garlic.
- Strain tortellini with a colander and rinse briefly under cool water.
- In a mixing bowl, combine tortellini with spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and garlic.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper. Toss well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg