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Tortellini Pasta Salad
What really sets our tortellini pasta salad apart is our easy-to-make Italian dressing, but it's also packed with salami, fresh veggies, and those irresistible mini mozzarella cheese balls. Serve it as a main dish or a side that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 551 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
Italian Dressing
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons distilled 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 granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Pasta Salad
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini fresh, frozen, or dried
- 1 medium green bell pepper seeded and diced
- 1 medium zucchini diced
- 1/2 pint Cherry or grape tomatoes halved
- 1/2 cup diced red onion about 1/2 onion
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis
- 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella cheese pearls bocconcini or mozzarella pearls
- 4 ounces sliced black olives
- 4 ounces cubed salami
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. While waiting for the water to boil, make your dressing.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 2/3 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons distilled 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 granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Set aside.
- Cook 20 ounces cheese tortellini in the boiling water to al dente, according to the package directions. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Transfer drained pasta to a large mixing bowl or serving bowl and pour half of the dressing over the pasta. Use a large spoon to gently stir the pasta to coat it with the dressing.
- Dice 1 medium green bell pepper and 1 medium zucchini. Halve 1/2 pint cherry or grape tomatoes. Add these to the bowl of tortellini along with 1/2 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncinis, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls, 4 ounces sliced black olives, and 4 ounces cubed salami.
- Pour the remaining dressing over the pasta and stir to combine. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and refrigerate 1 hour before serving. Serve cold.
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Notes
- Fresh, frozen, or dried tortellini can be used in any color or flavor. Be sure to follow the package directions for exact cooking times.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
1167mg
(49%)
Potassium
254mg
(7%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
29mg
(32%)
Calcium
231mg
(23%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 1167mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 254mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 29mg | 32% |
| Calcium | 231mg | 23% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.