Delicious caprese tortellini pasta salad!! This pasta salad is one of my favorite recipes to make in the spring and summer. It’s super easy to throw together, and full of flavor. My mother always asks me to make this when we have potluck dinners… and I don’t complain because its such a snap to prepare! And who doesn’t like the classic flavors of caprese salad??
Newman’s Own Family Recipe Italian Dressing
Delicious Caprese Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Author: Vixen's Kitchen
Serves: 16
Ingredients
- 2 packages Cheese Tortellinis (I buy the big packages at Costco)
- 1 pound Fresh Mozzarella (If not making my own, I also buy this at Costco)
- 1-2 pints Grape or Cherry Tomatoes
- ½ cup Basil, chopped or julienned
- 1 pound Salami (I like bigger chunks of salami, so I buy I the big log at Costco. You can omit the salami if you are feeding any vegetarians)
- Newman's Own Family Recipe Italian Dressing (Did you know that they donate all of their profits to charity??? How cool is that?)
Instructions
- Depending on how large of a crowd you're feeding, cook 1-2 packages of tortellinis according to the package directions. After cooking rinse in cold water to cool down... you don't want your mozzarella cheese to melt when you add it to your pasta! If you're only cooking one package, adjust the other ingredients accordingly.
- Cube your mozzarella and salami, if using.
- If your tomatoes are large, cut them in half. If they are small just throw them in!
- Chop or julienne your basil. Add more or less to your taste. I LOVE basil, so I like a lot of it 🙂
- Shake your dressing well and coat your pasta. I typically use about half of the bottle.
- Toss well and enjoy!!!
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You made this for me the first time we met and I was hooked. Tried it and was amazed. You are a fantastic cook. Mr. Jones is one lucky guy. Wish I could cook half a good as you. Love and miss you and the family. Fourth of July is coming up soon. Hmmm…. Let’s make plans.
Thanks Velie! Let’s make plans for the 4th!! Lake bbq maybe?