Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe: Fast, Fresh & Flavorful
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is fresh, flavorful, and packed with texture. With chewy cheese tortellini, crisp veggies, and a tangy vinaigrette, it’s the perfect potluck side or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Salads, Sides
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian, American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Salad:
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup cucumber, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mozzarella pearls (or diced mozzarella)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
For the Dressing:
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar (or red wine vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Dijon mustard, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheese.
4. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated.
5. Sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the salad.
6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
This salad can be made a few hours ahead and kept chilled until serving.
Substitute mozzarella pearls with cubed fresh mozzarella if needed.
Add grilled chicken or salami to make it a heartier main dish.
Use red wine vinegar for a sharper dressing, or stick with balsamic for a richer flavor.
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