CAPRESE TORTELLINI SALAD

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I needed to fix a lunch for my husband and was determined not to make the same old sandwich thing. I had these ingredients on hand. Turned out great and he loved it! This is one of those recipes you can add or take away and even substitute ingredients, enjoy!

Provided by carol tonyan

Categories     Pasta Salads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

10 oz pkg. spinach, cheese, tortellini
1/2 c grape tomatoes cut in 2
1/2 pkg burrata or fresh mozzarella cheese (chopped)
1 medium handful of fresh basil chopped
1/4 c sliced green olives
1 Tbsp parmesan cheese
2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
3 Tbsp olive oil (light works best)
3 dash(es) hot sauce
1 tsp fresh squeezed lemon
2 Tbsp pine nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Boil the pasta according to package directions and cool to room temp.
  • 2. If using the Burrata, it will be very creamy. Burrata is Mozzarella with cream inside. So I sliced it and let it drain a bit before adding it to the bowl. chop the basil and cut the tomatoes in half. Chop the olives. Add Pasta to dish and gently mix together.
  • 3. Dressing: Mix olive oil, vinegar, hot sauce, lemon, salt and pepper into a jar and shake a few times until well incorporated. Add dressing to salad and stir until blended, top with Parm. and Pine nuts

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