Garlic Parmesan Tortellini Salad
A vibrant and refreshing salad featuring creamy cheese tortellini, fresh basil, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a zesty dressing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cooking Required
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 250 grams (about 9 oz) cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 50 grams (about 1/2 cup) grated Parmesan cheese
- 200 grams (about 1 1/2 cups) cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until tender. Drain the tortellini and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down.
- Whisk the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined to create a flavorful dressing.
- Combine the Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped fresh basil, and grated Parmesan cheese. Toss gently to mix the ingredients evenly.
- Dress the Salad: Pour the prepared dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss again to ensure everything is well coated.
- Chill and Meld: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
This salad is perfect for picnics, light lunches, or as a side dish. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg