Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 1 9oz pkg of tri-color cheese tortellini
- 1 pkg of fresh mozzarella balls, in water (marinated or regular)
- 1 pint/pkg of grape or cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup italian dressing (see below for recipe)
- fresh basil leaves
Simple Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mrs Dash Italian seasoning
- 1/2 tbsp of garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp of salt
Whisk all ingredients together and allow to sit. Giving the dressing some time to mingle will not only infuse flavor into the oil/vinegar but also soften the dry herbs and seasoning. This dressing will keep in your fridge for about a week so make extra to drizzle over a week’s worth of salads. If you like balsamic, drizzle your favorite fruity balsamic dressing or glaze over this salad for an extra kick of flavor.
Directions:
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add your tortellini and reduce heat to gently cook the pasta to either tender or al-dente according to package directions. Grab a noodle to taste-test and remove from heat. Strain in a colander and run under cold water to halt the cooking process and prevent soggy noodles. Transfer into a medium-large serving bowl along with mozzarella balls, tomatoes, and basil. Pour in dressing and toss to coat. Enjoy!
This recipe is originally from the Peas & Crayons blog. The original recipe can be found here.