Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delightful mix of cheese tortellini, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing. Perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing dish!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20-oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup italian dressing
- 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
- Prep a large salad bowl for tossing.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water, then drain again.
- In the large salad bowl, combine the drained tortellini with ½ cup of the dressing and set aside.
- Prepare the remaining ingredients while the tortellini absorbs the dressing, then add them to the bowl with the tortellini without mixing.
- Pour the remaining ½ cup of dressing over the salad and toss thoroughly.
- Cover the salad and refrigerate for 30-60 minutes before serving. Toss again, adding extra dressing or olive oil if needed, and serve with extra basil and parmesan.
Notes
Allow the salad to chill for the best flavor.
Adjust the amount of dressing according to your preference for creaminess.
This salad is perfect for meal prep and can be served as a side dish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg