Tortellini Salad with Asparagus and Basil
Salads • Italian
Description
Tortellini Salad with Asparagus and Basil
Ingredients
- Cheese Tortellini 10 oz
- Extra virgin olive oil 6 tablespoons
- Lemon Juice 3 tablespoons
- Shallot 1 head
- Salt 3½ teaspoons
- Ground Black Pepper a pinch
- Garlic 1 clove
- Green Asparagus 15 oz
- Pine nuts 0 oz
- Cherry Tomatoes 10 oz
- Basil 0 oz
- Parmesan Cheese 0 oz
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1
Finely chop the shallot, basil, and garlic, and transfer them to a large salad bowl. Add the olive oil, lemon juice, half a teaspoon of salt, pepper, and mix well.
Step 2
Trim the ends of the asparagus and cut it diagonally into thin pieces. Bring 4 liters of water to a boil in a pot, add 3 teaspoons of salt, add the asparagus, and cook for about 3 minutes until tender. Then transfer it to a colander using a slotted spoon and rinse with cold water. Shake the colander well to remove excess water, then add the asparagus to the bowl with the dressing and mix.
Step 3
Return the pot of water to the heat, add the tortellini, and cook until done according to the package instructions. Then drain the water and add the tortellini to the asparagus with the dressing and mix. Let it cool for about 30 minutes.
Step 4
In a small skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat until golden and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Halve the cherry tomatoes and grate the parmesan. Just before serving, add the nuts, cherry tomatoes, and cheese to the salad bowl and mix again.
Cooked This Dish? Share Your Creation!
Snap a photo and let your culinary masterpiece inspire others.
Users Photos
No photos yet. Be the first to share!