Description
Enjoy a quick and easy Tortellini Caprese Salad. This recipe takes only 30 minutes and is perfect for a light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella balls, halved or quartered
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, chiffonade
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic glaze
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and basil.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Gently toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill for later.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for best flavor.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil and balsamic glaze to your preference.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook (after cooking pasta)
- Cuisine: Italian