Tortellini Salad Recipe
A refreshing and easy-to-make tortellini salad featuring cheese or meat-filled tortellini tossed with crisp vegetables, a tangy vinaigrette, and fresh herbs for a satisfying one-bowl meal.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 9 oz cheese or meat tortellini, cooked according to package directions and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.5 cup red onion, finely diced
- 0.5 cup cucumber, diced
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.33 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cucumber, and chopped basil.
- Drizzle the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving for enhanced flavor.
Notes
Perfect as a light lunch or side dish—this salad is best served chilled.