Simple Yet Yummy Tortellini Salad

Simple Yet Yummy Tortellini Salad

This simple tortellini salad recipe features store-bought pasta, fresh vegetables, and basil, dressed with olive oil and salt for a quick summer side dish.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
499 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil; cook until tortellini float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes; Drain and run tortellini under cold water to cool. Drain.
Step 2
Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with ice and cold water. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add asparagus and cook uncovered until bright green, 1 to 2 minutes. Drain in a colander and immediately immerse in ice water to cool and stop the cooking process. Drain.
Step 3
Combine cooked tortellini, blanched asparagus, tomatoes, olives, and basil in a large serving bowl; drizzle with olive oil and stir to coat. Season with salt.

Ingredients

  • salt to taste
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 bunch fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 (12 ounce) package spinach and ricotta tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons finely shredded fresh basil, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup olive oil, or to taste
  • 0.5 pound pitted Kalamata olives, halved

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