Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette

Recipe courtesy Michael Chiarello

Show: Easy Entertaining with Michael ChiarelloEpisode: It's the Big One - Birthday Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (12)

RECIPE
COMMENTS & REVIEWS(12)

Cook Time:
10 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
15 servings

Times:

Prep: 25 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 10 min
Total:: 35 min

Recipe Tools:

Select a Card Size

Add To My Recipe Box

Success

This recipe was added to your Folder_Name folder.

Do not show this message again

Add To My Recipe Box

Please sign in to add this recipe to your Recipe Box.

Ingredients

2 pounds packaged tortellini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus 1 1/4 cups
4 cups freshly diced tomato
4 tablespoons chopped tarragon leaves
4 tablespoons chiffonade basil leaves
2 tablespoons minced parsley leaves
2 minced shallots
6 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced 1/4-inch thick into approximately 30 slices
4 cups fresh arugula
Gray salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. When fully cooked, drain and toss with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil and allow to cool to room temperature.

Meanwhile, in a nonreactive mixing bowl, combine the diced tomatoes, herbs, shallots, lemon juice, and remaining 1 1/4 cups olive oil. Mix to combine and season with gray salt and pepper to combine. When the tortellini have cooled to room temperature toss with the vinaigrette.

To serve, line the perimeter of a large serving platter with overlapping slices of the mozzarella. Spoon the tortellini salad in the center and scatter the arugula leaves over the top.

Next Recipe

More recipes? Try these recommendations:

Similar Recipe

My Mary's Italian Macaroni Salad

Picture of Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette Recipe

Photo: Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette

Similar Recipes

Recipes Like This

All About…

Comments & Reviews

recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
Louis Seaford, NY 11-09-2009
Flag

Tomato Vinegerrete
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I use this receipe on fish, salads and salads, it is great
recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
Dorothea sacramento, CA 09-25-2009
Flag

beautiful presentation
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

this is such a tasty salad and a crowd pleaser!!! I make this dish over and over.
recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
JULIE DUNEDIN, FL 09-08-2009
Flag

Crowd Pleaser
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made half this recipe numerous times and it is always a hit. Half seems to work well as a side dish for 8-10 people. ... The presentation is beautiful and such a great summer dish. I sub baby spinach for the arugala as a crowd preference. Also just a little less oil, but not half the oil. If I have time I put the tortellini in a little of the dressing a few hours in advance to let the flavors soak in and then assemble the remainder per the recipe. Super easy to make and rarely have leftovers.Read more
recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
Carol Eagle, ID 08-04-2009
Flag

Should have 6 stars!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

EVERY time that I've made this, it's a hit. Everyone wants the recipe. I make this into a main dish by adding grilled chicken... that is marinated in "Citrus-Tarragon Chicken....."Build you own Shish Kabobs" by Bob Blumer" ...just do a search here on FN. I always hope that there will be leftovers of this dish because it's fantastic the next day too.Read more
recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
Paula Gloucester Point, VA 08-02-2009
Flag

Great for a crowd
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I've made this recipe several times when we're having a crowd over. It's a great option for a big vegetarian option, but... everyone loves it. And it makes good leftovers too.Read more
recipe Tortellini Salad with Fresh Herb and Tomato Vinaigrette
Julieanne Spring, TX 07-05-2009
Flag

Wonderful side dish for almost any summer party
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made this salad to dress up our BBQ neighborhhod 4th of July party. It was an amazing hit,. It was loved no enhaled by... all ages. I made the platter up about 6 hours ahead of time, I did reduce the olive olive but by about a fourth not half. I was worried the tortellini would dry out otherwise, it worked out beautifully. BTW I made the effort to find the gray salt - it was well worth it!Read more