Tortellini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing [Recipe]

For my baby shower, my mom used a similar version of this recipe and made tortellini skewers. I eliminated the skewer step, changed a few ingredients and added a few for personal taste. Enjoy!

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

photo by Ashley Sollars

1 package of frozen cheese tortellini

1 small carton of grape tomatoes

1 can olives (Use whatever olives you prefer. You can use pitted Greek olives or black olives. I chose a buttery green olive in sea salt water.)

1 package of fresh, soft mozzarella cheese, cut into small chunks (low moisture will not be as good!)

2 tspb capers

10-15 fresh basil leaves, torn into quarters (optional)

1/2-3/4 cup Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing (recipe below)

Place tortellini, tomatoes, olives, cheese, capers and basil in a large bowl. Gently toss with balsamic vinaigrette. Set for 1 hour, chilled. Serve

Balsamic Vinaigrette

1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
2 large cloves garlic (pressed or chopped)
1 tbsp fresh finely chopped parsley
salt/pepper

Combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly, set 10 mins before tossing with salad.

Photo by Ashley Sollars

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