Festive Marinated Tortellini Skewers are a super easy and delicious, make-ahead appetizer of three-cheese tortellini, fresh mozzarella and peppers marinated in a zesty lemon vinaigrette. They make entertaining a cinch and add a bright pop of color to any buffet.
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This recipe has been adapted from one of my favorite cookbooks, Of Tide & Thyme, compiled by the Junior League of Annapolis, MD. It's dog-eared pages are well-splattered from years of use, just as a fave cookbook should look.
Once you've done the chopping, this pasta salad comes together quickly. I like to make the vinaigrette while the water for the tortellini comes to a boil so it's ready when the pasta is done. Then add the hot tortellini to the dressing so flavors will be absorbed.
Next it's just a matter of tossing in the rest of the ingredients. However, hold off on adding the fresh mozzarella until the pasta is completely cooled so the cubes hold their shape and don't melt.
Try to let the mixture marinate at least two hours if possible. Overnight is best.
And, if you're strapped for time, you can skip the skewering and simply serve this as a scrumptious pasta salad. But skewering them up definitely adds a special touch, and who doesn't love finger food?! Happy Holidays!
More Delicious and Festive Appetizers
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Honey Roasted Pear & Brie Flatbread
Roasted Butternut Squash & Goat Cheese Flatbread
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📋 Recipe
Festive Marinated Tortellini Skewers
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 lemons , juice of 2, zest of 1
- ⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup softened sun-dried tomatoes , chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley , chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano , chopped
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- Kosher salt and pepper
- 16 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 red bell pepper , cut into ½-inch squares
- 1 poblano pepper , cut into ½-inch squares
- ⅓ cup green onions , thinly sliced
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella , cubed
- 36 small basil leaves
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the first 6 ingredients. Season the vinaigrette with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Cook the tortellini in a pot of boiling water according to the package directions. Do not overcook.
- Drain the tortellini and add the hot pasta to the dressing so flavors will be absorbed.
- Gently stir in the peppers and green onions. When the pasta has cooled, add the mozzarella.
- Let the mixture marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
- To assemble, use toothpicks at least 4 inches long.
- Skewer 1 basil leaf, 1 red bell pepper square, 1 tortellini, 1 poblano pepper square and 1 mozzarella cube on the toothpicks. (Can be assembled 1 day ahead.)
Notes
Nutrition
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