Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad that's perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- pot
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad
- 20 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 9 oz. hard salami, cut into cubes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped red, green, yellow or orange
- 6 oz. sliced black olives drained
- 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated optional
For the Italian Vinaigrette
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1½ tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Make the Vinaigrette
- Whisk your vinaigrette ingredients together then keep it stored in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of your salad.
Make the Pasta Salad
- Cook your tortellini according to the package's directions. Then drain them and rinse them under cool water. Set the tortellini aside to cool completely before adding them to a large bowl.
- Next add your remaining ingredients (except the parmesan) to the bowl with your tortellini and pour your desired amount of vinaigrette over the top.
- Toss the salad until it's evenly coated then cover it and let it chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Right before serving, toss the salad again then serve immediately with shredded parmesan sprinkled over the top of each individual bowl.
Notes
These are suggested amounts for your ingredients. If you prefer more or less of an ingredient please feel free to alter the recipe to your personal preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 18gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 950mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
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