Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this elevated pasta salad. Delicate, cheese-filled tortellini are tossed with savory slices of dry-aged salami, creamy mozzarella pearls, and a colorful medley of sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes. Briny black olives and crisp red onions provide a sophisticated depth, all brightened by a bouquet of fresh basil and a zesty herb-infused vinaigrette. Whether served as a centerpiece for a garden luncheon or a gourmet side for a summer soirée, this dish offers a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined taste.
Ingredients
• 1 lb Cheese Tortellini (fresh or chilled)
• 6 oz Artisan Salami, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella pearls (Ciliegine)
• 1 ½ cups Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup Black Olives, pitted
• ¼ cup Red Onion, thinly shaved
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil, torn
• 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• To taste Sea Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper
Experience the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with this elevated pasta salad. Delicate, cheese-filled tortellini are tossed with savory slices of dry-aged salami, creamy mozzarella pearls, and a colorful medley of sun-ripened heirloom tomatoes. Briny black olives and crisp red onions provide a sophisticated depth, all brightened by a bouquet of fresh basil and a zesty herb-infused vinaigrette. Whether served as a centerpiece for a garden luncheon or a gourmet side for a summer soirée, this dish offers a perfect balance of rustic charm and refined taste.
Ingredients
• 1 lb Cheese Tortellini (fresh or chilled)
• 6 oz Artisan Salami, thinly sliced
• 1 cup Fresh Mozzarella pearls (Ciliegine)
• 1 ½ cups Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, halved
• ½ cup Black Olives, pitted
• ¼ cup Red Onion, thinly shaved
• 1 bunch Fresh Basil, torn
• 3 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• To taste Sea Salt and freshly cracked Black Pepper
