Fresh Caprese Pasta Salad
A refreshing pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini and sweet tomatoes tossed in a bright balsamic dressing.
recipesbynani.comThis Caprese pasta salad is one of my favorite things to bring to a summer cookout. The combination of tender cheese filled tortellini with juicy tomatoes and creamy mozzarella pearls is just hard to beat.
I love that this comes together so quickly. My best tip is to toss the pasta in a little bit of olive oil right after draining it so the noodles stay soft and dont stick together while you prep the other ingredients.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Balsamic glaze for drizzling
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package directions.
- 2
Drain the pasta and rinse it briefly with cool water to stop the cooking process.
- 3
In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
- 4
In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, mozzarella pearls, and torn basil.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently until everything is well coated.
- 6
Finish by drizzling a little balsamic glaze over the top just before serving.
💡 Tips
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days. If the pasta seems a bit dry after being chilled, add a small splash of olive oil or a little extra balsamic glaze to freshen it up before serving.
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