Description
A vibrant and flavorful tortellini pasta salad with fresh vegetables, perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, red onion, and basil in a large bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor and consider adding grilled chicken or other vegetables for personalization.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 5mg