Tortellini Pasta Salad
Tortellini pasta salad is a sunshine-filled side or main featuring cheesy tortellini, crisp vegetables, savory salami, black olives, and mozzarella tossed in tangy Italian dressing. Ideal for summer picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, it's flavorful, hearty, and customizable.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup cucumber diced
- 1 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 cup sliced black olives
- 1 cup salami sliced into strips
- 3 green onions sliced
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package instructions until tender but firm. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking. Set aside to cool.
- While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and bell pepper, slice the olives and green onions, and cut the salami into strips.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, salami, green onions, and mozzarella cheese.
- Sprinkle in Italian seasoning and add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 17gFat: 24gSodium: 910mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g
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