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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
This easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is tossed with a flavorful (and speedy!) homemade dressing and is sure to vanish quickly at your next party or BBQ!
Prep Time
17 mins
Cook Time
17 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Salad
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 9-10 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup Diced bell pepper (any color)
- ¾ cup cherry tomatoes
- ¼ cup chopped turkey pepperoni or salami slices
- ¼ cup sliced red onion (or to taste)
- ¼ cup jarred artichoke hearts (optional)
- 2 TBSP sliced jarred banana peppers
- 2 TBSP freshly grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra to taste)
ITALIAN PASTA SALAD DRESSING
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup red wine vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 2-3 TBSP fresh lemon juice
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp dried oregano leaves
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper
- ¼ tsp sea salt (plus extra to taste)
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Cook tortellini via package instructions, approx. 2-3 minutes until al dente. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Next make the dressing. Combine oil, vinegar, thyme, oregano, crushed red pepper, salt, and pepper. Add 2-3 TBSP freshly squeezed lemon juice, to taste. Lastly, peel and smash one small-medium clove of garlic. Finely mince and add to the bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- For less bite/sharpness in your red onion (but all the tasty flavor) add your sliced red onion to the dressing bowl and allow to marinate while you prep the remaining ingredients. I love doing this!
- Slice cherry tomatoes in half and add to the pasta bowl along with diced pepperoni/salami, bell pepper, and banana pepper slices. Drain 1/4 cup jarred artichoke hearts, if using, and roughly chop before adding to the bowl.
- Whisk together dressing once more and pour over salad. Toss to combine and season with any additional spices desired, to taste, along with a fresh dusting of parmesan cheese. You can chill the salad first before diving in or dig in right away if preferred! I love it both ways. Enjoy!
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Notes
- Recipe yields 6 side dish sized portions. I love pairing it with half a sandwich or a homemade veggie burger.
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated for pasta salad and dressing using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
14g
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
529mg
(22%)
Potassium
164mg
(5%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1001IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 529mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 164mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1001IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.