Description
This Summer Tortellini Salad is a quick, easy recipe packed with fresh summer ingredients like cherry tomatoes, basil, and cucumber. It’s the perfect healthy snack, lunch upgrade, or side for BBQs. With cheesy tortellini and a lemony vinaigrette, it delivers flavor and texture in every bite. Perfect for those searching for quick breakfast ideas, easy dinner recipes, or refreshing food ideas for summer.
Ingredients
500g cheese tortellini (fresh or refrigerated)
250g cherry tomatoes, halved
1 English cucumber, halved and sliced
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
15g fresh basil leaves, torn
40g grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon honey
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let it dry completely in a colander.
2. In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, garlic, honey, salt, and black pepper until emulsified.
3. Slice cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and onion. Tear basil leaves by hand to keep them fresh.
4. Combine cooled tortellini, vegetables, and basil in a large bowl. Add dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Top with grated Parmesan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure tortellini are completely cooled and dry before mixing to prevent a watery salad.
Tear basil right before serving to preserve its flavor and freshness.
If making ahead, add basil and Parmesan just before serving for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 390mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: summer salad, tortellini salad, quick salad, BBQ sides, healthy snack, lunch salad, easy dinner