Yield
8 servings
Time
25 minutes
This tortellini pasta salad features al dente tortellini mixed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil, all coated in a vinaigrette dressing.
‣ 1 pound three cheese tortellini, or any type that you'd like ‣ 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved ‣ 1 cup mozzarella pearls, (small cheese balls) ‣ 1/2 cup red onion, chopped ‣ 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced ‣ 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil ‣ 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar ‣ 1 tablespoon honey ‣ 1/2 teaspoon salt ‣ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1
Prepare the tortellini per package instructions, then rinse well with cold water. Set the pasta aside for now.
2
In an extra large mixing bowl, add the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and black pepper. Whisk well until dressing is combined.
3
Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, red onion, and basil to the bowl, then use a spatula to toss to coat well in the dressing.
4
Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, red onion, and basil to the bowl, then use a spatula to toss to coat well in the dressing.