tortellini pasta salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cheese-filled tortellini, Italian salami, plenty of fresh chopped veggies, and a delicious homemade Italian dressing to finish it off — this tortellini pasta salad is a fresh and fun twist on a traditional pasta salad!

Prep Time20 mins

Cook Time10 mins

Chill1 hr

Total Time1 hr 30 mins

Course: Salad

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: Tortellini Pasta salad

 Servings: 8 Servings
 Calories: 565kcal

Ingredients

• 20 ounces cheese tortellini
• 8 ounces cubed fresh mozzarella cheese
• 4 ounces sliced black olives
• 4 ounces cubed salami
• 1 green bell pepper seeded and diced
• 1/2 cup red onion diced
• 1 zucchini diced
• 1/4 cup chopped pepperoncinis
• 1/2 pint cherry tomatoes halved

Dressing

• 2/3 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

• Cook tortellini to al dente according to package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain. Add to a large mixing bowl. Pour half the dressing right onto the pasta to ensure they do not stick.
• Combine chilled tortellini with mozzarella, olives, salami, bell pepper, red onion, zucchini, pepperoncini, and tomatoes in a large mixing bowl or serving bowl.
• For the dressing, in a small mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, lemon juice, oregano, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, sugar, parsley, pepper, and basil. Mix well.
• Pour dressing over salad and stir to combine. Refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour. Serve cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 565kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 1325mg | Potassium: 275mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 29mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 3mg