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

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

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.