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Strawberry Basil Pasta Salad
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Description
A sweet and savory pasta salad made with pesto filled tortellini, fresh strawberries and basil and topped with candied walnuts and a simple homemade balsamic dressing.
Ingredients
- FOR THE SALAD:
- 2 packages 10 Oz. Packages Store Bought Refrigerated Pesto Tortellini
- 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- 2 cups Fresh Strawberries, Hulled And Cut In Half If Large In Size
- 12 whole Mini Mozzarella Balls
- 10 leaves Basil, Sliced Thin
- ¼ cups Candied Walnuts, Diced Small
- FOR THE DRESSING:
- ¼ cups Balsamic Vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Preparation
Cook tortellini according to directions on package. Drain it then pour it into a large bowl. Add the olive oil and salt; mix well. Let the pasta cool.
Once pasta is cooled; add strawberries, mozzarella balls and basil leaves; mix well.
In a small bowl add balsamic vinegar, garlic, mustard and olive oil and whisk until combined. Pour over pasta salad; mix well. Top salad with candied walnuts and serve. If making in advance refrigerate it and pour dressing over salad and add walnuts just before serving.
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In Good Flavor on 5.28.2014
What an interesting recipe. Sounds good!