Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cheese tortellini
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup crisp vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes), chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, minced garlic, grated parmesan, and chopped crisp vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss everything until well combined.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Enjoy as a side dish or a light main course.
Notes
For more flavor, try roasting the garlic before adding it to the salad. This salad tastes better as it sits, so it can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg