Tortellini Pasta Salad
Yields: 8 servings
This tortellini pasta salad features al dente tortellini mixed with cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, red onion, and basil, all coated in a vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
- 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 chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large stockpot, cook tortellini per package instructions. Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Set pasta aside.1 pound three cheese tortellini
- In an extra large mixing bowl, add the extra virgin olive oil, white wine vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper. Whisk well until dressing is incorporated.1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil, 3 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Add the cooked pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, red onion, and basil to bowl. Use a spatula to thoroughly toss to coat ingredients with dressing.1 cup cherry tomatoes, 1 cup mozzarella pearls, 1/2 cup chopped red onion, 1/2 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
- Serve immediately.