Description
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delicious and colorful summer dish featuring cheese-filled tortellini, fresh vegetables, mozzarella, olives, and a flavorful Italian dressing. This easy recipe is perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, and make-ahead lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella pearls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced (optional)
For the Italian Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package directions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the dressing: Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, garlic, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Prepare the vegetables: Chop tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, basil, and any optional ingredients.
- Combine ingredients: Add cooled tortellini, vegetables, mozzarella, olives, pepperoncini, and Parmesan cheese to a large bowl.
- Add the dressing: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and gently toss until everything is evenly coated.
- Chill the salad: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve: Toss again before serving and garnish with extra Parmesan, basil, or dressing if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, prepare this tortellini salad a few hours ahead of time. Add a splash of extra dressing before serving if the pasta absorbs too much while chilling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
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