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Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a refreshing, flavorful dish perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • bowl
  • Whisk
  • pot
  • Colander

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
 

To make the vinaigrette

  • Whisk your vinaigrette ingredients together then keep it stored in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of your salad.
  • You may want to whisk the dressing again right before adding it to your salad.

To 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 in to 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: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 25IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg
Keyword Cold Pasta Salad, Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad, easy salad, Italian Salad, pasta salad, Tortellini Salad
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