Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad: A Delicious and Nutritious Family Favorite
A vibrant Italian-inspired pasta salad featuring cheese-filled tortellini, fresh vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing – perfect for picnics, potlucks, or summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Total Time: PT30M
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 20 oz cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup mini pepperoni (optional)
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- 2 tbsp grated Parmesan
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In large bowl, combine cooled tortellini with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, olives, pepperoni, and mozzarella.
- Add dressing, Parmesan, and seasonings. Toss gently to coat.
- Refrigerate 1+ hours before serving. Garnish with fresh basil.
Notes
- Vegetarian option: Omit pepperoni
- Add 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar for extra flavor
- Best consumed within 3 days
- For creamier version, mix in 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- Can substitute pesto for Italian dressing
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Find it online: https://us.recipesfood.org/italian-tortellini-pasta-salad/
