Description
Fresh Tortellini Caprese Salad with mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, basil, and balsamic glaze. Perfect summer side dish or picnic food.
Ingredients
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
3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Balsamic glaze, optional
Instructions
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. Pour olive oil and balsamic vinegar over salad.
6. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
7. Toss well to combine evenly.
8. Chill until ready to serve.
9. Toss again before serving and add balsamic glaze if desired.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Add extra olive oil before serving if needed.
Add balsamic glaze just before serving.