Tortellini Salad With Fresh Herb & Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe #338653
I saw this being made on Food Network. The presentation was fabulous, so I want to try this....it feeds alot but I am sure you can cut in half easy.
by CIndytc
35 min | 25 min prep
SERVES 15 , 15 servings
- 2 lbs packaged tortellini
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cups tomatoes, freshly diced
- 4 tablespoons tarragon leaves, chopped
- 4 tablespoons basil leaves, chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley, leaves minced
- 2 shallots, minced
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh mozzarella balls, sliced 1/4 inch thick into approximately 30 slices
- 4 cups arugula
- salt & pepper
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. When fully cooked, drain and toss with the 2 T. olive oil and allow to cool to room temperature.
- Meanwhile, in a nonreactive mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and remaining 1 1/4 cup olive oil. Mix to combine and season with salt and pepper to combine. When the tortellini have cooled to room temperature toss with the tomato vinaigrette.
- To serve, line the perimeter of a large serving platter with overlapping slices of fresh mozzarella. Spoon the tortellini salad in the center and scatter the arugula leaves over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh shredded Parmesan on top if you like.
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