Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb Tomato Vinaigrette

Transform your summer dining with this vibrant Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb Tomato Vinaigrette, a colorful medley of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Tender cheese tortellini forms the hearty base, complemented by juicy cherry tomatoes, crisp cucumber, and tangy red onion. The real highlight is the homemade vinaigrette, a zesty blend of fresh basil, parsley, garlic, and red wine vinegar, delivering a fragrant, herbaceous kick with every bite. Finished with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan, this easy-to-make salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or a refreshing weeknight side dish. Serve it chilled for a cool, flavor-packed dish that’s sure to impress. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a fast and delicious way to enjoy summer’s best ingredients!

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 ounces Cheese tortellini
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley leaves
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 cup Grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to package directions. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

While the tortellini cools, halve the cherry tomatoes and thinly slice the cucumber and red onion. Set aside.

Step 3

In a food processor or blender, combine the fresh basil, parsley, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth to create the fresh herb tomato vinaigrette.

Step 4

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, and red onion.

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and gently toss to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top for added flavor.

Step 7

Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Serve chilled and enjoy your Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb Tomato Vinaigrette!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1175.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1801.2

Total Fat 89.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.0g
Cholesterol 165.1mg	0%
Sodium 2390.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 192.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.1g	0%
Total Sugars 17.8g
Protein 61.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 909.8mg	0%
Iron 10.2mg	0%
Potassium 1594.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.2%

Protein: 13.5%

Carbs: 42.3%