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This roasted vegetable tortellini salad combines perfectly roasted vegetables with cheese tortellini, tangy basil vinaigrette, and shaved Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect summer meal!
You know what I love about summer?
Summer salads. Delicious pasta based salads SWIMMING with fresh vegetables and herbs. It’s a dream come true.
This roasted vegetable tortellini salad fits the bill of summer salad and will impress your whole family! I mean, who doesn’t love carbs, veggies, and basil? Summer in a bowl.
Now, if you follow me on Instagram you’ll know I like using tortellini in pasta salads because they add in protein and make it a bit more filling. Just like my Pesto Tortellini Salad I made last summer.
Well, this salad takes that same idea and mixes the cheese tortellini with a bunch of lightly roasted vegetables and then tosses it all in a quick homemade basil vinaigrette.
It’s light, refreshing, and the perfet way to use up summertime vegetables!
Ingredients needed
- cheese tortellini
- cherry tomatoes
- asparagus
- red onion
- zucchini
- yellow squash
- olive oil
- basil
- spices
- Parmesan cheese
How to make roasted vegetable tortellini salad
The great thing about a dinner salad is how easy they are make and use for leftovers!
- Cook your tortellini according to box directions, toss with a little olive oil, and set aside while you prepare the vegetables.
- Add your chopped veggies to a sheet pan, toss with olive oil and spices and roast until tender but not mushy.
- In a small food processor add the ingredients for the basil vinaigrette and blend unitl smooth.
- Toss all togther and top with shaved Parmesan.
My Pro Tips
Recipe Tips & Substitutions
- Short on time? Try using store bought pesto in place of the fresh basil vinaigrette. It won’t be exactly the same but will still taste delicious!
- Use fresh or frozen tortellini. Whatever is easiest to find at your grocery store.
- This roasted vegetable tortellini salad can also work with mini ravioli!
- Mix up the vegetables to use whatever you have on hand. Broccoli, sweet peppers, and green beans are all great options.
- Serve warm, room temperature, or cold. All options taste great!
- Add in grilled chicken or shrimp or pulled rotissorie chicken for some added protein.
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Roasted Vegetable Tortellini Salad
Ingredients
For salad:
- 1 (20 ounce) bag cheese tortellini, frozen or fresh
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 10 whole asparagus spears, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 small red onion, diced
- 1 small zucchini, diced
- 1 small yellow squash, diced
- ½ teaspoon Kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup shaved Parmesan cheese
For basil vinaigrette:
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon water, or use all olive oil
Instructions
For pasta and vegetables:
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Prepare pasta according to bag directions, drain, and add to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil and toss just so the pasta does not stick together. Set aside.
- On a rimmed baking sheet all the vegetables, drizzle with olive oil, kosher salt and black pepper, toss to combine and equally coat.
- Roast for about 10-15 minutes or until the vegetables are soft but not mushy.
- Remove the vegetables from the oven and let cool while you prepare the basil vinaigrette.
For vinaigrette:
- In a food processor, add basil, garlic, kosher salt, red pepper flakes, olive oil, vinegar, and water. Pulse to start blending and add more water as necessary to thin out the vinaigrette. You want it to be slightly thick so it coats the pasta nicely.
For assembly:
- In the bowl with your pasta add the roasted vegetables and stir to combine. Drizzle on the desired amount of basil vinegarette and toss to coat. Sprinkle the top with shaved Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Such a great dish to encourage my kids to eat their veggies! Looks fantastic!
Two of my favorite things in one salad!! I adore roasted vegetables and tortellini. I want a big bowl of this in my fridge at all times.
That sounds absolutely fantastic!
I love tortellini, so I am sure this would be delicious! Can’t wait to try it!
This is the perfect summer dinner!
We missed you!!! But I’m so glad you took some YOU time. There would be no blog without Brandy…so take care of yourself, girl!
It looks fabulous! Definitely trying this!
Good for you for taking some time away…ahhhh! This salad looks very tasty! I love it for main dish summer meals!