Balsamic Pasta Salad With Tortellini Recipe
Heirloom tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, fragrant basil leaves and cheese-filled pasta are lightly coated in our homemade balsamic dressing making every bite of our Balsamic Pasta Salad With Tortellini a taste of summer.
Servings: 6
Calories: 172kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1 pkg. (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini , cooked, drained and run under cold water to cool
- 1 cup heirloom grape tomatoes ,halved lengthwise
- 1 cup bocconcini ,halved, about 4 ounces
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh basil leaves
Instructions
- In serving dish whisk olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon, kosher salt and sugar until blended.
- Stir in tortellini, tomatoes, bocconcini, shredded Parmesan and basil until evenly coated.
Notes
Makes 5 cups/6 servings.
Recipe Tips
- Make our recipe with your favorite pasta shape
- Make with fresh tortellini pasta in place of the frozen
- Make with cherry tomatoes
- Toss with a store bought balsamic dressing
- Make with shaved Parmesan
- Add olives
- Stir in artichoke hearts
Nutrition
Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 156mg | Iron: 1mg