Description
A vibrant and flavorful salad featuring fresh tortellini, perfect for a light meal or side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and basil.
- Add the cooled tortellini to the vegetable mixture.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins like grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Adjust the dressing ingredients to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Fresh Grinder Tortellini Salad, tortellini salad, Italian salad, vegetarian salad