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Tortellini Caprese Salad Skewers

Whew! It’s been a minute since I’ve posted. The last month or so has been wrapped up in packing, moving, and unpacking. Though I tried to save the kitchen things for last – and then unpacked them first – I wouldn’t say that my apartment was exactly ready for photos 😉

But now I live in Colorado, I am thrilled by my new life adventure out here, and I am back in the kitchen!

You’ve probably seen these around instagram – there’s a reason for the popularity! This is an amazingly simple and delicious summer appetizer. Whether you’re looking for a light snack, an appetizer, or a sharing dish for potluck, this recipe is a quick fix that is not only good for you, but tastes great too! And have I mentioned how easy it is? You can pick from a wide variety of pre-made tortellini to customize these to your preference. If you want even less steps, use a bottled balsamic vinaigrette to make it even easier!

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Step One. 

Start with the tortellini so that they can cool before assembling the skewers. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain them and put them in a heat-safe bowl. Pour some olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top, stir, cover, and refrigerate them until they are cold.

 

Step Two. 

Prep step! Measure out the oil, vinegar, and lemon pepper. Drain the mozzarella, wash the tomatoes, and cut the basil into strips about 1/2 inch thick.

 

 

Step Three. 

Prepare the vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette into a jar, and slowly add the oil while you stir it. Mix in the pepper. Seal the jar and shake the vinaigrette to complete the emulsion.

Pro Tip: If you want to make the emulsion even more perfectly, use a blender or a food processor to incorporate the oil. 

 

Step Four. 

When the tortellini are cold, begin to assemble the skewers. I use this order, but pick whatever you like best: tortellini, basil, tomato, basil, mozzarella. When they are fully assembled, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and serve!

Tortellini Caprese Salad Skewers

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 12 minutes

Category: appetizer

Tortellini Caprese Salad Skewers

Whether you're looking for a light snack, an appetizer, or a sharing dish for potluck, this recipe is a quick fix that is not only good for you, but tastes great too!

Ingredients

  • For the Vinaigrette
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tsp lemon pepper
  • For the Skewers
  • 1 package prepared tortellini
  • 1 cup basil
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • 1 tub of mini pearl mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Start with the tortellini so that they can cool before assembling the skewers. Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain them and put them in a heat-safe bowl. Pour some olive oil and balsamic vinegar over the top, stir, cover, and refrigerate them until they are cold. 
  2. Prep step! Measure out the oil, vinegar, and lemon pepper. Drain the mozzarella, wash the tomatoes, and cut the basil into strips about 1/2 inch thick. 
  3. Prepare the vinaigrette. Pour the vinaigrette into a jar, and slowly add the oil while you stir it. Mix in the pepper. Seal the jar and shake the vinaigrette to complete the emulsion. 
  4. Pro Tip: If you want to make the emulsion even more perfectly, use a blender or a food processor to incorporate the oil. 
  5. When the tortellini are cold, begin to assemble the skewers. I use this order, but pick whatever you like best: tortellini, basil, tomato, basil, mozzarella. When they are fully assembled, drizzle with the vinaigrette, and serve! 
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