Tortellini Caprese Salad
Light and flavorful tortellini caprese salad inspired by classic caprese salad with fresh basil, mozzarella, tomatoes and an easy vinaigrette.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 10 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese pearls, or sliced into small pieces
- 1/4 cup basil thinly sliced
White balsamic vinaigrette
- 2 tbsp white balsamic vinegar or regular balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic finely minced or microplaned
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/8 tsp salt more to taste
- 1/8 tsp black pepper more to taste
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Cook your tortellini according to package instructions, usually about 5-6 minutes. When finished cooking, drain and set aside. I like to rinse it quickly under cold water and then tossing it in a small drizzle of olive oil while it cools.
- In a small bowl, make your balsamic vinaigrette. Combine balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, honey, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper. Whisk well and taste test! Add additional salt and pepper if desired.
- In a large bowl, add cooked tortellini, tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese. Pour dressing on top and combine gently.
- Garnish with extra basil and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 525mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 528IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2mg
