Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
A refreshing and easy Italian tortellini pasta salad with cheese tortellini, veggies, salami, and an herby vinaigrette, perfect for summer gatherings.
Equipment
- whisk
- large bowl
- pot for boiling
- Colander
Ingredients
Pasta Salad Ingredients
- 1 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)
- 1 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)
Italian Vinaigrette Ingredients
- 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 or mix it into your whole salad if desired.
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: 1serving
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