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Tortellini salad – Italian recipe
When it comes to refreshing and versatile dishes, tortellini salad may not yet be on your list. Popular at barbecues, as a side dish or as a main course, this salad offers a delicious blend of Italian pasta and fresh ingredients. In this blog article, we delve into the world of tortellini salad - its history, variations and, of course, a simple recipe to make it yourself.
- 500 g Tortellini, fresh
- 125 g Rocket
- 2 EL Dried tomatoes
- 125 g Mozzarella
- 3 EL Olives, pitted
- 100 g Parmesan cheese
- 3 EL Balsamic vinegar
- 3 EL Olive oil
- 1 TL Honey
- 1 TL Mustard
- Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Salad bowl
- 1 Economy peeler, for Parmesan slicer
Schritt für Schritt durch´s Rezept
- Step 1Cook the tortellini in salted water and then rinse with cold water.
- Step 2Wash the rocket salad and dry well in a salad spinner.
- Step 3Now cut the sun-dried tomatoes into thin strips and finely dice the mozzarella.
- Step 4In a large salad bowl, mix the tortellini with the rocket, tomatoes, mozzarella and olives.
- Step 5For the dressing, mix the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, mustard, salt and pepper in a small bowl with a small whisk until creamy. Then dress the salad with the dressing.
- Step 6Finally, grate some Parmesan over the salad.
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Next to rice and pasta salads, tortellini salad leads a shadowy existence! Quite wrongly, because it is extremely tasty and so quick and easy to make! Give it a try! You’ll be amazed !
To prepare this recipe, you can choose the tortellini you prefer. Whether you use ham, cheese or vegetables in the filling, it will always taste great!
The history of tortellini salad
Tortellini, the small ring-shaped pasta, originally come from the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna. They are traditionally prepared with a filling of meat, cheese or vegetables. Tortellini salad, on the other hand, is a modern creation that puts the classic pasta in a lighter, often summery context. This variation has gained popularity worldwide in recent decades, but is not at all common in Italy.
Vary your tortellini salad
The versatility of tortellini salad can be seen in its many variations. If you want to use something other than rocket and sun-dried tomatoes, here are two delicious ideas.
- Mediterranean tortellini salad: With ingredients such as feta, mint, pine nuts and a lemon-olive oil dressing.
- Tortellini salad with pesto: basil pesto, fresh spinach and Parmesan cheese are used here.
Summer tortellini salad
Tortellini salad is an excellent accompaniment to grilled meat, fish or vegetables. Its freshness and lightness provide a pleasant contrast to hearty grilled dishes. Served with an additional source of protein such as grilled chicken, prawns or even tofu, tortellini salad can also serve as a light but filling main course. The salad is also ideal for picnics as it can be easily transported in a lunchbox and contains no mayo.
Isn’t tortellini salad with rocket, mozzarella and sun-dried tomatoes just the thing? Then how about a classic pasta salad?
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