Tortellini Salad With Asparagus And Fresh Basil Vinaigrette Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad With Asparagus And Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 shallot, minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; salt; pepper; 1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed and sliced thin on the bias; 2 (9 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini; 1/4 cup pine nuts; 1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

Servings: persons

6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 shallot, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
salt
pepper
1 lb asparagus, tough ends trimmed and sliced thin on the bias
2 (9 ounce) packages fresh cheese tortellini
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 pint grape tomatoes or 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
1 ounce parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/2 cup)

1
Whisk the olive oil, basil, lemon juice, shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper together in a bowl large enough to hold the salad.
2
Cook the asparagus in 4 quarts boiling water seasoned with 1 tablespoon salt until tender, about 3 minutes.
3
Transfer the asparagus to a colander using a slotted spoon (do not discard the boiling water).
4
Shake out any excess water and toss with the vinaigrette.
5
Return the water to a boil, add the tortellini, and cook until tender, following the package directions.
6
Drain the tortellini thoroughly, then toss while hot with the asparagus and dressing.
7
Refrigerate until chilled, about 30 minutes.
8
Toast the pine nuts in a small skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
9
Just before serving, stir the toasted pine nuts, tomatoes, and Parmesan into the salad and season with salt and pepper.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 shallot, minced, and more.

Yes, Tortellini Salad With Asparagus And Fresh Basil Vinaigrette falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Tortellini Salad With Asparagus And Fresh Basil Vinaigrette

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