Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful combination of flavors with cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing. It’s an easy dish to prepare and perfect for family gatherings or a quick lunch. Enjoy the enticing taste and refreshing freshness in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup italian dressing (or 1 batch homemade italian dressing; divided use; plus some extra dressing for serving)
- 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 (plus more to serve)
- ½ cup not packed fresh basil leaves (thinly sliced; plus more to serve)
Instructions
- Prepare a large salad bowl to ensure you can toss the ingredients without spilling.
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and then drain again thoroughly.
- Place the drained tortellini in the salad bowl and mix in ½ cup of the dressing. Set it aside.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients and add them to the bowl with the tortellini without mixing yet.
- Add the remaining ½ cup of dressing to the bowl. Toss everything together well.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate it for 30-60 minutes before serving, tossing again before serving to ensure the dressing is well mixed. You can add extra dressing or olive oil if needed.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on your preference or what you have on hand.
For a creamier version, consider adding a dollop of sour cream or cream cheese to the dressing.
Make it ahead of time for an easy meal prep option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg