Description
A colorful, flavorful tortellini salad that’s perfect for gatherings and potlucks, offering a delightful crunch and burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, mozzarella, and basil. Allow the colors and flavors to mingle as you mix them gently.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until combined. Feel the smoothness of the olive oil as it blends with the tangy vinegar.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Let each ingredient soak up that zesty goodness.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This short wait is essential for all those lovely flavors to develop beautifully.
Notes
Make the salad ahead of time for enhanced flavors. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg