Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad
Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad is an easy pasta salad recipe made with tortellini, basil, mozzarella, tomatoes and a balsamic dressing.
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 135kcal
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 19 ounce bag frozen tortellini
- 1 pint grape tomatoes halved
- 1 cup shredded basil
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls or a ball sliced into bite sized pieces
For the Balsamic Dressing:
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon dijon or spicy brown mustard
- 1 tablespoon diced shallot
- 1 garlic clove crushed
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking. Cool.
- Stir together tortellini, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella.
- Make the dressing: add all dressing ingredients to a jar. Close and shake until mixed. Pour over salad and toss to coat.
- Serve immediately or cover and store in refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
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Nutrition
Calories: 135kcal