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Spring Tortellini Salad

Delicious Spring Tortellini Salad Recipe for Fresh Flavorful Meals

This refreshing Spring Tortellini Salad combines tender cheese tortellini with fresh veggies, perfect for warm days.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (9 oz) cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves chopped
  • 1 cup green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1/4 cup red onion diced
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Boil water in a large pot; add salt and cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until they float. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. While the tortellini cools, chop cherry tomatoes, red onion, basil leaves, and thawed green peas.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled tortellini with chopped veggies. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; season with salt and pepper.
  4. Toss gently until everything is coated. Let rest for 10 minutes at room temperature or chill before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 15g

Notes

This recipe is versatile; feel free to customize with proteins, additional veggies, or different tortellini flavors.

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