Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is bursting with flavor, combining cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and zesty Italian dressing for a delightful dish that’s ideal for a quick meal or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup italian dressing
- 1 (8-oz) package sliced hard salami, chopped
- 1 (8-oz) container mozzarella pearls, drained
- 1 (6-oz) can sliced black olives, drained
- 1 red bell pepper, cleaned and chopped
- 1 (10-oz) container cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ small red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- ½ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Prepare a large salad bowl to toss the salad without spilling ingredients.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain, rinse under cold water, and drain again.
- In a large salad bowl, mix the drained tortellini with ½ cup of the Italian dressing and set aside.
- While the tortellini sits in the dressing, prepare the remaining ingredients and add them to the bowl with the tortellini, but do not mix yet.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of dressing into the bowl and toss everything well.
- Cover and refrigerate the salad for 30 to 60 minutes before serving. Toss again, adding extra dressing or olive oil if needed, and serve with additional basil and parmesan if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize the salad with your favorite veggies or proteins.
For an added kick, consider using a spicier Italian dressing.
Make sure to refrigerate the salad to enhance the flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 30mg