Description
A refreshing pasta salad combining tender tortellini with fresh veggies and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces fresh tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, cubed
- 1/2 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- Combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, salami, mozzarella, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the top and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
This salad tastes even better after resting in the fridge for a few hours. Customize with additional veggies or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg