Description
Tortellini Salad is a vibrant dish that combines the rich flavor of cheese-filled tortellini with fresh vegetables and tangy Italian dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup mozzarella pearls
- ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool it down quickly.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, black olives, mozzarella pearls, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
Notes
- Use gluten-free tortellini to make this salad gluten-free.
- Make this salad up to 24 hours ahead for best flavor.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or tofu for extra protein.
- If using frozen tortellini, follow package instructions to cook, then cool it down.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil, Toss
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 salad
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
