Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser! This vibrant dish combines cheesy tortellini with a medley of fresh vegetables and a zesty Italian dressing, creating a delightful explosion of flavors in every bite. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a refreshing side at barbecues, this salad is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste. With just 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this delicious salad that’s sure to impress your guests. Chill it for a couple of hours to let the flavors meld beautifully and enjoy a satisfying dish that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup chopped salami or pepperoni
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook tortellini in salted water according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing by shaking olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper in a jar.
- Toss half of the dressing with warm tortellini; let cool for 10 minutes.
- Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, olives, mozzarella balls, salami or pepperoni, Parmesan cheese, spinach or arugula, and basil.
- Pour remaining dressing over the mixture and toss gently to combine.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg