Bruschetta Pasta Salad

By Ellie

6 Person

21 Minutes

0 Calories

This Bruschetta Pasta Salad is the perfect Summer salad! Fresh basil, parmesan, and tomatoes are swirled with tender tortellini and bowtie pasta and topped with an easy homemade dressing!This quick and easy recipe yields 4-6 servings and is easily doubled or tripled to feed a crowd at your next party or potluck!

Ingredients

Easy Italian Dressing

1/4 tsp. Black pepper
1/4 tsp. Sea salt
1/4 tsp. Garlic powder
3 tbsp. White wine vinegar
1/4 cup Olive oil

Olive oil
Chopped basil
Arugula
spinach
2 tbsp. Balsamic glaze
1/2 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp. Chopped tomatoes
1 cup Fresh cheese tortellini
2 cups Bowtie pasta

Method

01

First, make the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Ingredients will separate naturally, simply whisk/shake again before pouring and you're good to go!
02

Bring a medium-large pot to boil over high heat and cook dried pasta per package instructions. With 3-4 minutes of cook time remaining, add tortellini. When both pastas are tender and cooked through, remove from heat and drain. Rinse with cold water to halt cooking and set side.
03

Chop tomatoes and basil and add to pasta. Pour over dressing and mix well.
04

Top with freshly grated parmesan and a drizzle or two of sweet balsamic glaze. Add any desired extras and dive in! This salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled – it's up to you!

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01 Information

Grade easy
Serving 6 servings
Prep Time 10 Mins
Cook Time 11 Mins
Total Time 21 Mins

02 Ingredients

Easy Italian Dressing

1/4 tsp. Black pepper

1/4 tsp. Sea salt

1/4 tsp. Garlic powder

3 tbsp. White wine vinegar

1/4 cup Olive oil

Olive oil

Chopped basil

Arugula

spinach

2 tbsp. Balsamic glaze

1/2 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese

2 tbsp. Chopped tomatoes

1 cup Fresh cheese tortellini

2 cups Bowtie pasta

03 Method

Step 1

First, make the dressing. Combine all dressing ingredients and whisk until well combined. Ingredients will separate naturally, simply whisk/shake again before pouring and you're good to go!

Step 2

Bring a medium-large pot to boil over high heat and cook dried pasta per package instructions. With 3-4 minutes of cook time remaining, add tortellini. When both pastas are tender and cooked through, remove from heat and drain. Rinse with cold water to halt cooking and set side.

Step 3

Chop tomatoes and basil and add to pasta. Pour over dressing and mix well.

Step 4

Top with freshly grated parmesan and a drizzle or two of sweet balsamic glaze. Add any desired extras and dive in! This salad can be enjoyed at room temperature or chilled – it's up to you!

04 Author