Cheese Tortellini Salad Recipe | Tuscan Tortellini Salad 🥙

tortellini

🥗Healthier: whole wheat pasta

💰Cheaper: farfalle

Whole wheat pasta increases fiber, while farfalle is often less expensive.

mozzarella balls

🥗Healthier: feta cheese

💰Cheaper: cubed cheddar

Feta adds a tangy flavor, while cheddar is usually more affordable.

balsamic vinegar

🥗Healthier: red wine vinegar

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Red wine vinegar offers a similar flavor profile, while apple cider vinegar is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil provides healthy fats, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

Cut up cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and roasted red peppers.

Cook 20 ounces of cheese tortellini in boiling water for 2 minutes; stir gently to avoid breaking them.

Drain tortellini using a stockpot with a strainer.

Reserve half a cup of pasta water before adding 8 ounces of frozen asparagus to the boiling water.

Cook asparagus until done, then spoon out and let cool.

Dice asparagus into four pieces per stalk and add to the bowl with the other vegetables.

Prepare dressing by mixing olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, garlic, salt, pepper, and olive brine in a container.

Whisk dressing using a KitchenAid mixer until well combined and aerated.

Combine all salad ingredients in a bowl, pour dressing over, and stir to combine.

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