Description
This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and flavorful dish perfect for summer gatherings, picnics, or as a side for dinner. Packed with fresh vegetables, cheese-filled tortellini, and zesty Italian dressing, this dish is quick to prepare and even better after chilling. With its perfect balance of tangy and savory flavors, it’s sure to become a go-to recipe for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (20 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, cucumber, bell pepper, and basil.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Garnish with grated Parmesan cheese before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, you can marinate the vegetables in the Italian dressing for 30 minutes before mixing with the tortellini.
- Feel free to use gluten-free tortellini for a gluten-free version of this recipe.
- This salad can be made a day ahead of time for easier meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes