How to Make a Delicious Tortellini Caprese Salad
This Chicken and Tortellini Caprese Salad is so fresh, delicious, and takes under 30 minutes to put together. It makes a great lunch, dinner, or side dish for entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Salad
Ingredients
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I add grilled chicken to my recipe for some extra protein, but you can definitely make this without chicken for a vegetarian option. Here’s what else you’ll need:
- Approximately 8 oz Grilled Chicken
- 1 package (8 oz) Mozzarella Pearls
- 1 package (about 18 oz) Cheese Tortellini
- 1/3 cup Olive Oil
- 2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
- 1 small package (10 oz) cherry tomatoes, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup fresh Spinach
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
- 3/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
- Optional: Balsamic Glaze drizzled on top before serving
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini as directed on the package in a large pot. Drain the hot water and rinse with cold water before transferring to serving bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, spinach, basil, mozzarella pearls, and garlic.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, oil, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir/toss well to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Stir/toss before serving to redistribute the oil and seasoning.
- Optional: Drizzle with Balsamic glaze just before serving.
Notes
Substitution Suggestions:
- Olive Oil: For a healthier option, you can less Olive Oil and add just enough for your taste preferences. If you don’t have Olive Oil on-hand, you can use vegetable oil as well.
- Mozzarella: If you can’t find Mozzarella pearls, shredded mozzarella cheese also works.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 481 mg
- Fat: 26
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 34
- Protein: 25
- Cholesterol: 37