Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- Begin by boiling a pot of salted water. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions until they are tender—this usually takes about 3-5 minutes. Once done, drain and let cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, toss together the cooled tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced olives, diced red onion, and chopped basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and gently toss to ensure everything is evenly coated.
- Place the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Optional: Sprinkle with additional fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
For the Tortellini Pasta Salad, ensure you cook the tortellini just until al dente. Consider seasoning each component separately. Adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving can enhance freshness.
