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Tortellini Pasta Salad
5 from 3 votes

Tortellini Pasta Salad

A beautiful combination of green salad and pasta salad with a twist! This tortellini pasta salad recipe is a fresh new take on classic pasta salad!

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 to 10 Servings
Calories: 420 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 16 to 18 ounces tortellini noodles 2 packages, refrigerated, gluten-free
  • 5 ounces spring greens or leafy greens of choice
  • 2 cups cherry tomato halved
  • ⅔ cup kalamata olives chopped, or black olives
  • 1/2 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 1 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained
  • ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese shaved
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing or more to taste
  • 2 Tbsp parsley finely chopped, fresh
Optional Additions:
  • ½ cup pesto sauce homemade or store-bought
  • ½ cup pine nuts

Instructions

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  1. Cook the tortellini pasta according to the package instructions. Note: I typically cook them for 1 to 2 minutes less than what is indicated on the package directions for the best results to ensure they are slightly al dente and don’t fall apart easily. Once the tortellini are cooked, drain them into a colander and rinse them with cold water. Set aside until ready to use.
  2. Transfer all of the salad ingredients to a large bowl. Pour in the salad dressing and toss until everything is well combined. Add in the cooled cooked tortellini pasta and gently toss the salad again until the pasta is integrated into the green salad.
  3. Serve tortellini salad alongside your main entrée and enjoy!

Notes

  • *Use any regular tortellini noodles if you aren't gluten-free. I recommend using a cheese tortellini for the tastiest result!
  • Store leftover tortellini salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Note: If you know there will be leftovers, I recommend adding the spring greens just before eating the salad so that you don’t end up with wilted lettuce in your leftovers.
  • Just like all pasta salad recipes, this Italian tortellini salad tastes even better as it sits!

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 10) Calories 420kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1541mg (64%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 to 10 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 420

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 10)
Calories 420kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1541mg 64%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 7g 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.