Caprese Tortellini Salad
Caprese Tortellini Salad combines cheese-filled tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil, tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Salad
- 1 package (19 ounces) cheese tortellini, cooked according to package instructions and cooled completely
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella pearls
Dressing
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh basil, sliced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine tortellini, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and mozzarella pearls.
- In a small bowl, add olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.
- Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture. Stir gently to coat everything evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving, if possible, for best flavor.
- Garnish with fresh basil before serving.