Description
Fresh Tuscan tortellini salad with cheese tortellini, cherry tomatoes, spinach, mozzarella, and a tangy Italian vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
- Combine tomatoes, spinach, red onion, and mozzarella in a bowl.
- Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Toss tortellini with vegetables and dressing.
- Stir in basil and chill 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Toss while pasta is slightly warm for better flavor absorption.
- Chill before serving for best taste.
- Store refrigerated up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tuscan tortellini salad, cheese tortellini pasta salad, Italian pasta salad recipe, fresh summer tortellini salad