Caprese Tortellini Salad

Ingredients

• 20 oz Cheese tortellini
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 8 oz Fresh mozzarella pearls
• 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
• 0.25 cup Balsamic glaze
• 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
• to taste Salt and black pepper(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook the cheese tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, and mozzarella pearls.

3. 3

   Drizzle with olive oil and toss gently to coat.

4. 4

   Thinly slice the fresh basil (chiffonade) and fold it into the salad.

5. 5

   Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper just before serving.