5.0 from 6 votes
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Perfect for a hot summer night or to serve to a crowd at your next potluck! This cold tortellini salad is refreshing and flavorful with a simple homemade dressing. Feel free to get creative and add in other veggies to suit your tastes.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 348 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the salad:
- 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
- 3 cups chopped arugula lightly packed
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- ½ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil
For the dressing:
- 6 tablespoons oil from the tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 10 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
For serving:
- 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
To prepare the salad:
- Boil the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool down for 30 minutes.
- Add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of pasta. Reserve the oil from the tomatoes for the dressing.
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To make the dressing:
- Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.
To combine:
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 1-8 hours to chill before serving. The longer you refrigerate, the more flavorful the pasta will be as it soaks up the dressing.
- Stir before serving and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- This salad is super versatile, you can add so many things, such as olives, bell peppers, and onion. Swap out the arugula for baby spinach, if desired. Add diced pepperoni or ham, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
348kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
30mg
(10%)
Sodium
459mg
(19%)
Potassium
327mg
(9%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
453IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
254mg
(25%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 348
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 348kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 30mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 327mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 453IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 254mg | 25% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.