Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad features cheese tortellini, salami, and vibrant veggies, all coated in a flavorful Italian dressing. It’s an effortless, delicious meal ideal for gatherings and quick dinners.
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
- Ensure the salad bowl is large enough for tossing without spilling ingredients.
- Cook the tortellini as instructed on the package, then drain and rinse under cold water, drain once more.
- Add the drained tortellini to the large bowl and mix with ½ cup of the dressing. Set aside.
- Prepare all other ingredients and add them to the bowl with tortellini without mixing yet.
- Pour in the remaining ½ cup dressing and toss everything together nicely.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes. Toss again before serving, adding extra dressing or olive oil if needed.
Notes
For a homemade Italian dressing, combine olive oil, vinegar, and Italian herbs to taste.
Feel free to add in your favorite veggies like spinach or artichokes for extra flavor.
This salad tastes even better when made a few hours in advance, allowing flavors to meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg