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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Delicious and hearty Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad, perfect for a crowd or an easy dinner!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Large mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

For The Pasta Salad

  • 12 ounces uncooked cheese tortellini
  • 1 whole English cucumber, sliced cut into ½-inch rounds, then quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 14 ounces artichoke hearts quarter, from a can
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 pound Genoa salami cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup whole pitted kalamata olives
  • ½ cup jarred sliced golden pepperoncini drained
  • ½ cup red onion chopped
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley chopped

For The Italian Salad Dressing

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions
 

For The Dressing

  • Add all the ingredients for the dressing into a mason jar or small bowl and mix together well, then set aside.

For The Pasta Salad

  • Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions (add in a few tablespoons of salt to the water for more flavor).
  • While the pasta is cooking, start preparing the other ingredients.
  • Drain the pasta once cooked, and allow it to cool while you finish prepping the other ingredients.
  • Add the cucumber, tomatoes, salami, olives, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, onions, mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, and pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Then toss all the ingredients together and gently fold in the Italian dressing.
  • Allow it to sit for 3-4 hours before serving, or even better make it a day in advance and store in refrigerator until serving.
  • That way the pasta and veggies have time to soak up all the delicious flavor from the dressing.

Notes

I purchase salami from the deli and have them cut it really thick, about a ½ inch. That way I can easily cut it up into cubes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg
Keyword crowd pleaser, easy dinner, hearty salad, Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad, pasta salad, Salad Recipe
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