Tomato-Basil Tortellini Salad
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Serves: 15
 
No backyard cookout is complete without this simple, yet stunning pasta salad!
Ingredients
  • 40 oz cheese tortellini
  • 12 oz fresh mozzarella, chopped
  • 2 oz fresh basil, chiffonade
  • 1 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp honey
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp fresh black pepper
Instructions
  1. Bring 4 quarts of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Add the tortellini, stir, and cook 7-8 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse; transfer to a large bowl.
  2. To the tortellini, add the mozzarella, basil, and tomatoes.
  3. Measure the vinegar into a small bowl. In a slow stream, whisk the olive oil into the vinegar, whisking constantly. Add the honey, salt, and pepper and whisk to combine.
  4. Before serving, drizzle the vinaigrette over the salad and toss well. Serve immediately.
Notes
This recipes makes a LOT...plenty for a crowd! This recipe can easily be halved or even quartered for smaller groups.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: about 1 cup Calories: 311 Fat: 12.3 Carbohydrates: 35.5 Sugar: 4.3 Sodium: 438 Fiber: 2.6 Protein: 15.2 Cholesterol: 43
Recipe by Prevention RD at https://preventionrd.com/tomato-basil-tortellini-salad/