Description
A colorful and flavorful tortellini pasta salad, perfect for picnics, potlucks, or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Fill a large pot with salted water and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions—usually about 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Prep the Veggies: Dice the cucumbers, bell peppers, and red onion, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Aim for uniform sizes for even mixing.
- Make the Dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the Italian dressing and any additional seasonings you like.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, chopped veggies, and olives. Pour the dressing over and toss gently to coat everything.
- Let it Chill: Chill the salad in the fridge for about 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Serve and Enjoy: Plate the salad and add any desired toppings such as fresh herbs or grated Parmesan.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; just keep the dressing separate until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini, pasta salad, vegetarian, easy recipe, summer salad