Description
Savory honey-glazed roasted brussels sprouts bring Mediterranean charm to your dinner table, elevating simple vegetables into a delectable side dish. Golden caramelized edges and sweet-tangy notes will make you crave more with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (16 ounces/454 grams) package tortellini pasta
- 1 cup salami, diced
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed or pearl-sized
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
Dressing Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Seasoning Ingredients:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and let cool completely to prevent wilting other ingredients.
- Dice salami into small, uniform pieces to ensure even distribution throughout the salad.
- Chop mozzarella into bite-sized cubes, creating a consistent texture with other ingredients.
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half, revealing their vibrant interior and allowing better dressing absorption.
- Cut cucumber into small, precise cubes to match the size of other salad components.
- Prepare the dressing by vigorously whisking olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper until fully emulsified.
- Transfer cooled tortellini and prepared ingredients into a spacious mixing bowl.
- Gently pour the whisked dressing over the salad, using a folding motion to coat all ingredients evenly without breaking delicate pasta.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and intensify.
- Before serving, give the salad a final gentle toss to redistribute the dressing and ensure maximum flavor in each bite.
Notes
- Opt for fresh, high-quality ingredients to enhance the salad’s overall taste and texture.
- Cook tortellini al dente to prevent mushiness and maintain a pleasant bite in the salad.
- Customize the salad by swapping salami with grilled chicken or roasted vegetables for a lighter option.
- Prepare the salad a day ahead to allow flavors to develop and intensify, making it perfect for meal prep or potlucks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 454
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg