Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
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Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
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A classic Italian pasta salad, made with cheese-filled tortellini, tons of pepperoni, Parmesan, and olives. A simple balsamic dressing pulls it together.
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Ingredients
- 1 & 1/2 pounds refrigerated tortellini*
- 5-7 ounces pepperoni slices chopped
- 8 ounces mozzarella chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 4 ounces parmesan chopped into 1/2 inch pieces
- 1/2 cup green onions chopped
- 1 dry pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 can medium black olives
- 1 (6-oz) jar marinated artichoke hearts
- 1/2 cup deli-sliced pepperoncini's
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar white or regular
- 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic smashed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Boil the tortellini according to package instructions. (They should only boil 2-3 minutes. I added salt to the boiling water for more flavor, but it's not necessary.) Drain the tortellini and add to a large bowl. Drizzle with a little olive oil so that they don't stick together.
- Chop the pepperoni into quarters and add to the bowl.
- Add the chopped mozzarella, chopped Parmesan, green onions, cherry tomatoes, black olives (halved if you want), artichoke hearts, and pepperoncinis to the bowl.
- Add the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, Italian seasoning, garlic cloves, and salt and pepper to a blender and blend until smooth. Or use could add the ingredients to a bowl and use an immersion blender. Or you could mince the garlic finely and add it to a bowl, add the balsamic vinegar and Italian seasoning, then slowly drizzle the olive oil in while whisking (so that it emulsifies.)
- Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- You can serve this right away, but it's even better if you refrigerate it for a few hours before serving. You can make this 24 hours in advance. Toss again before serving.
Notes
- *You could also use a 20 ounce package and it would be fine. You might not need to use all the dressing.
- **You can use white balsamic vinegar if you don't want the tortellini to be dark. The photos here show the recipe with white balsamic, because I had some leftover from making this Strawberry Cucumber Salad.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
559kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
35g
(12%)
Protein
23g
(46%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
16g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
66mg
(22%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
647IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
388mg
(39%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 559 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 559kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 647IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 388mg | 39% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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