Cheese Tortellini Salad Recipe
A refreshing and creamy Cheese Tortellini Salad combining cherry tomatoes, zucchini, corn, and cheese tortellini tossed in a flavorful balsamic yogurt dressing. Perfect as a light lunch or a side dish, this salad is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for tortellini cooking)
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Pasta
- 8 ounces (226g) cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered (about 1½ cups)
- 1 medium zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 cup corn, drained (fresh, canned, or thawed frozen)
- 8 to 10 ounces (226-283g) cooked cheese tortellini
Dressing
- 2 Tablespoons (26g) mayonnaise
- ¼ cup (64g) plain Greek yogurt
- 3 Tablespoons (45mL) balsamic vinaigrette dressing
- ½ teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
Instructions
- Combine vegetables: In a large bowl, add the quartered cherry tomatoes, sliced zucchini, and drained corn. Toss together to mix the vegetables evenly.
- Add cooled tortellini: Once the cheese tortellini is cooked and cooled, add it to the bowl with the vegetables. Toss gently until all the ingredients are well combined.
- Prepare dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Greek yogurt, and balsamic vinaigrette until smooth and blended well.
- Toss salad with dressing: Pour the creamy dressing over the tortellini and vegetables. Stir gently to coat all the ingredients evenly with the dressing.
- Season and chill: Add ½ teaspoon salt, taste, and adjust seasoning if necessary by adding more salt or preferred spices. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 4 hours to let flavors meld before serving. Store leftovers in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Notes
- Corn: Use fresh corn from the cob, canned, or thawed frozen corn. Yellow corn is preferred for this recipe. If using frozen, thaw and blot dry before adding.
- Greek yogurt: Use plain Greek yogurt for best results. Regular plain yogurt or sour cream can be substituted.
- Storage: Keep the salad refrigerated and consume within 4 days for optimal freshness.
Keywords: Cheese Tortellini Salad, Pasta Salad, Italian Salad, Summer Salad, Balsamic Dressing, Easy Salad Recipe, Vegetarian Salad
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