Tortellini Pasta Salad
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is bold, cheesy, and fresh—perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or easy meal prep. Loaded with veggies, herbs, and tossed in a bright dressing, it’s a crowd-favorite dish you’ll come back to again and again.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 18 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 English cucumber, diced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/2 cup mozzarella balls
1/4 cup sliced salami (optional)
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/3 cup Italian vinaigrette or pesto
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse under cold water. Let cool completely.
2. In a large bowl, combine tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella, salami, and basil.
3. Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl.
4. Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat everything evenly.
5. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
6. Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes before serving for best flavor.
Notes
To make this vegetarian, skip the salami.
Hold some dressing and herbs to toss in just before serving for maximum freshness.
Great for meal prep—store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, summer pasta salad, cold tortellini salad
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