Fresh Tortellini Caprese Pasta Salad made with cheese tortellini, basil tomatoes, mozzarella pearls and balsamic glaze.

Scale

20 oz cheese tortellini

10 oz cherry tomatoes, halved

8 oz mozzarella pearls

1 cup chopped spinach

1/4 – 1/2 cup chopped basil

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar

3–4 garlic cloves, minced

3/4 tsp Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

Balsamic glaze, optional

1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions.

2. Drain and rinse briefly with cool water.

3. Add tortellini to a large bowl.

4. Add spinach, tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and garlic.

5. Mix olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.

6. Pour dressing over salad and toss well.

7. Chill until ready to serve.

8. Toss again before serving and drizzle balsamic glaze on top.

Store in airtight container up to 5 days.

Add extra olive oil before serving if needed.