The BEST Summer Tortellini Salad
Fresh vegetables and herbs are producing and I LOVE using them in a different salad. I have the BEST summer tortellini salad recipe that is perfect to use up fresh produce!
Goodness, I’m behind on sharing salads. The last salad I shared was the strawberry salad so I need to share more with you all!
Have you ever tried Trader Joe’s Pesto Tortellini? It’s a favorite of mine. If you followed my winter tortellini soup, that’s the basis of that recipe. There’s something about that pesto that elevates the tortellini salad for me. If you are like me and don’t live near a Trader Joe’s, no worries! Pick up your favorite dried or fresh tortellini and simply cook as directed.
I always cool my cooked tortellini and chilling works, too, to begin. My favorite onion for this recipe is fresh green onions; but, shallots are used if I don’t have green onions on hand.
This recipe makes good use of cherry tomatoes and fresh corn, along with fresh basil and a great dressing.
If you have fresh corn, just cut off the cobb and blanche and cool before beginning. There’s always frozen corn in my freezer put away each year, and so that’s an easy ingredient for me to have on hand if fresh isn’t in my fridge.
Gather ingredients.
- Cook tortellini as directed on package; drain, and set aside to cool.
- Wash tomatoes and green onions.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half.
- Slice green onions thinly.
- Wash and finely chop fresh basil.
- Cook and cool corn off of the cob.
- Make dressing.
- Mix together all ingredients and serve.
Summer Tortellini Salad
Equipment
- saucepan
- colander
- chef's knife
- measuring spoons/cups
- citrus juicer
Ingredients
- 1 C pesto tortellini measure before cooking
- 1 C cherry tomatoes, washed/cut in half
- 2 T sliced green onions or shallots
- 1 C blanched corn, cut off of the cob or frozen corn kernels
- 3 T fresh basil, chopped
- 2 T olive oil
- 1 T red wine vinegar
- 1 T fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 t Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 T shredded Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini as directed. Rinse with cold water, drain and set aside to cool.
- Wash cherry tomatoes and cut in half. Set aside.
- Slice green onion or shallots and set aside.
- Blanche corn on the cob and then cut off of the cob. TIP: I use frozen corn that I have already blanched and put in the freezer and microwave it for a few seconds before I add it in.
- Mix together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice and salt and pepper and whisk to emulsify to make dressing.
- Place the tortellini, tomatoes, onion, and corn together with the dressing. Stir in the basil and sprinkle with desired amount of shredded Parmesan.
- Serve immediately. You can make ahead and then add the dressing right before serving.
Notes
How easy is that for a summer salad?
Fresh, fast and delicious.
Can’t wait for you to give it a try!
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13 Comments
Cindy
Wow this sounds delicious. I agree about the corn too. We slice it off the cob and freeze it.
I can tell the difference. It’s so sweet.
I’ll be making this salad.
Leslie J Watkins
Thank you! It is a great option when you have corn, cherry tomatoes and basil fresh from the garden! Enjoy!
Jennifer Howard
Leslie,
I’m adding this to my weekly roundup…yes it’s called Saturday Shares and yes it’s Sunday…but we won’t tell anyone
Leslie J Watkins
Thank you for SHARING! You are the BEST! and so missed. I may have to have a tour of New Hampshire and Maryland in my future to see all of my Haven friends, right?
Corine Mapes
This sounds amazing, cat wait to try it.
Leslie J Watkins
It is soooo good! One of my favorites for sure. Hope you will give it a try!
Vickie Ramey
Love this recipe!
Leslie J Watkins
Have you tried it yet? It is one of my new favorites!
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Kippi Ohern
I am shopping for the ingredients to make this salad. The family is going to love it.
Pinned!
Hugs,
Kippi
Leslie J Watkins
Thank you! It has become an all time favorite here! Hope you love it!
Marie
Looks so refreshing for a hot day! I’ve been adding corn to lots of salads this summer, but not to a pasta salad yet. Thanks for sharing.
Leslie J Watkins
That fresh corn takes it to a new level. I have a friend recuperating from surgery and took it to her. Her husband keeps asking for more! On my list to make it again for them this week!