TORTELLINI SALAD WITH FRESH BASIL AND TOMATOES IN VINAIGRETTE
I took an idea from Michael Chiarello on the Food Network, and tweaked it according to a favorite vinaigrette recipe of mine. This is a delightful main-dish salad on a hot summer night. Grill up some foccacia, brushed with a good olive oil like Frantoia or Ravida, and serve it in pie-shaped wedges alongside. Good eats!
Provided by Maumeeprof
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 40m
Yield 12-14 1/2 cup servings, 12-16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- For the Vinaigrette: Whir first five ingredients in blender until smooth. Drizzle thin stream of olive oil in until all is emulsified. Set aside.
- Boil tortellini according to directions, drain, rinse in cold water to stop the cooking. Spread cooked pasta out on a jelly roll pan, drizzle with the good olive oil and sprinkle with pepper; stir up to coat tortellini with oil. This prevents the pasta from going glue-y when added to the rest of the salad ingredients. Set aside, covered with plastic wrap, at room temperature for up to a couple hours.
- In a very large bowl, place quartered tomatoes, feta cheese crumbles, scallions, and pour about half the vinaigrette over, tossing gently. Refrigerate the tomato mixture until 2-3 hours before serving.
- About 2-3 hours before serving, toss the oiled tortellini with the tomato mixture, add a bit more dressing, if you think it needs it. Refrigerate. Just before serving, toss the fresh basil with the tortellini-tomato mixture. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.9, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 33.7, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 22.4, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 3.4, Protein 8.9
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Maryam Abdulquadir
[email protected]This salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the tortellini and tomatoes.
Shahid Chadrar
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but this salad was surprisingly good. The vinaigrette dressing really made the dish.
BLESSED PRINX COSMETICS
[email protected]This was my first time making tortellini salad, and it was a success! The salad was easy to make and turned out delicious.
Rhonda P
[email protected]This salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, basil, and tortellini.
juma museti
[email protected]Definitely a keeper!
nikki brown
[email protected]Yum!
Mahendra Rajbanshi
[email protected]This salad is a great make-ahead meal. I made it the night before a party, and it was even better the next day.
MD Fahim Ahmed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my salad turned out a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.
Z Fang Arts
[email protected]This salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. I added some grilled chicken and avocado, and it was a complete meal.
Its D!
[email protected]I've made this salad twice now, and it's become a new favorite. It's so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
M talha Khan
[email protected]I'm a huge fan of tortellini salad, and this recipe did not disappoint. The dressing was perfectly balanced, and the salad was packed with flavor.
Shauntel Marshall
[email protected]This tortellini salad was a hit at my summer party! The combination of fresh basil, tomatoes, and tortellini was delicious, and the vinaigrette dressing added a light, tangy flavor.