How to Make Tortellini Salad Italian Style - Recipe in description

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cubed mozzarella

Part-skim mozzarella reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is more affordable and still adds acidity.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and offers a similar taste.

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortellini

💰Cheaper: pasta shells

Pasta shells are a budget-friendly alternative.

Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente; drain and cool.

Chop dried tomatoes and add to a large mixing bowl.

Grate Pecorino cheese and add to the bowl.

Minced garlic and add to the mixture.

Chop fresh basil and add to the salad.

Add cashew nuts to the bowl.

Drizzle oil from dried tomatoes and white balsamic vinegar over the salad.

Halve cherry tomatoes and add to the bowl along with mozzarella and olives.

Toss gently to combine all ingredients.

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