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Turn pizza night into party night with this delicious Caprese Tortellini Salad. This recipe is the perfect quick side dish for a weeknight dinner or party.

Caprese Tortellini Salad

Turn pizza night into party night with this delicious Caprese Tortellini Salad. This recipe is the perfect quick side dish for a weeknight dinner or party.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 Servings
Author Melissa Russo - The Farm Girl Gabs®

Ingredients

  • 16- ounce package fresh or frozen cheese tortellini cooked according to package directions
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup ciligenie  fresh mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Dressing

  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
  2. Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
  3. In a medium bowl, add tortellini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over and gently toss.