caprese tortellini salad
(1 rating)
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!
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(1 rating)
yield
2 serving(s)
prep time
15 Min
cook time
5 Min
method
Stove Top
Ingredients For caprese tortellini salad
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10 ozpkg. spinach, cheese, tortellini
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1/2 cgrape tomatoes cut in 2
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1/2 pkgburrata or fresh mozzarella cheese (chopped)
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1 mdhandful of fresh basil chopped
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1/4 csliced green olives
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1 Tbspparmesan cheese
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2 Tbspbalsamic vinegar
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3 Tbspolive oil (light works best)
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3 dashhot sauce
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1 tspfresh squeezed lemon
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2 Tbsppine nuts
How To Make caprese tortellini salad
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1Boil the pasta according to package directions and cool to room temp.
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2If 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.
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3Dressing: 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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