Description
A delightful medley of roasted red peppers, tortellini, and parmesan cheese tossed with fresh herbs, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh tortellini (cheese or preferred filling)
- Roasted red peppers
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley)
- Olive oil
- Fresh minced garlic
- Fresh lemon juice
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package directions. Drain and toss with olive oil.
- If using fresh peppers, roast them until charred, then steam, peel, and slice.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled tortellini, roasted peppers, fresh herbs, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add grated parmesan and gently toss to combine. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Refrigerating the salad enhances the taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixed
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: salad, tortellini, summer recipe, vegetarian, roasted red peppers