Garden Tortellini Pasta Salad
Refreshing, colorful, and packed with garden-fresh crunch, this Garden Tortellini Pasta Salad is your go-to for summer lunches, potlucks, or light dinners. With tender cheese tortellini, crisp cucumbers, sweet cherry tomatoes, and fragrant basil tossed in a zesty vinaigrette, this easy recipe is both comforting and revitalizing. Ideal for anyone looking for quick meals, easy dinner recipes, or bright lunch ideas. Perfectly balanced and ready in no time!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Mixing Bowl
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Whisk or jar with lid
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, torn
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.25 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool.
- Prep the veggies: halve tomatoes, slice cucumber and red onion, and tear basil leaves.
- In a bowl or jar, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper until emulsified.
- In a large bowl, combine tortellini, veggies, and basil. Pour dressing over and toss gently.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving. Toss again and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
Don’t overcook the tortellini or it may fall apart when tossing. For extra flavor, add a handful of grated Parmesan just before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 340kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 460mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 12mg
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