Ingredients
Equipment
small soup pot
Salad Bowl
Cooking Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions.
- Drain well and let the tortellini cool enough that it will not melt the mozzarella before combining
- Transfer tortellini to a large bowl.
- Add mozzarella balls and cherry tomatoes.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Let sit for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
- Garnish with fresh basil and serve.
Nutrition
Notes
• Follow the cooking directions for your tortellini product. Refrigerated, frozen, and dried tortellini have different cooking times.
• Drain the cooked tortellini thoroughly and let it cool before adding the mozzarella.
• Drain mozzarella balls from their packing liquid so it does not dilute the dressing.
• Fold the salad gently rather than stirring vigorously, which can split the filled pasta.
• Add the basil close to serving time to preserve its fresh aroma and appearance.
• Taste before adding more salt. Adjust the lemon juice gradually if you prefer a sharper dressing.