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 Time15minutes
Cook Time10minutes
Total Time25minutes
Servings4Servings
AuthorMelissa Russo - The Farm Girl Gabs®
Ingredients
16-ouncepackage fresh or frozen cheese tortellinicooked according to package directions
1cupcherry tomatoeshalved
1cupciligenie fresh mozzarella balls, halved
1/2cupchopped red onion
1/2cupfresh basilchopped
salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
1/4cupbalsamic vinegar
1/3cupolive oil
1/2teaspoongarlic powder
Instructions
Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
Whisk dressing ingredients together and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add tortellini, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil, and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Pour dressing over and gently toss.