Not sure what to contribute to the next BBQ? Here’s the ideal salad – it’s quick, you can make it vegetarian or for meat-lovers, and it will soon be one of your favorites.

Don’t worry: If you don’t have or get all of the above ingredients, you can easily vary. Instead of cherry tomatoes, you can take pickled tomatoes. You can skip the garlic, you can add sweet corn – just be creative.

While you boil the tortellini according to the instructions on the package, peel the garlic cloves and press them with a garlic press into a large bowl. Mix with olive oil, vinegar, salt, pepper and a little sugar. Cut the tomatoes and the mozzarella balls in halves. Chop the basil leaves and add them to the vinaigrette. Now you only need to add the tortellini (let them cool off a little) and mix the salad thoroughly. Allow to stand for a while and season if necessary. Enjoy!