Tortellini Pasta Salad 🍝🥗
A Refreshing and Flavorful Dish for Any Occasion
If you’re looking for a versatile and delicious dish that can serve as a side or a main, look no further than this Tortellini Pasta Salad. Packed with fresh vegetables, savory turkey salami, and delightful cheese tortellini, this salad is perfect for summer picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. The zesty dressing ties everything together, making each bite a burst of flavor.
Ingredients:
For the Salad:
- 16 oz cheese tortellini pasta 🧀
- 1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved 🫒
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers 🌶️
- 1/2 a green bell pepper, diced 🫑
- 1/2 cup grilled artichoke hearts, chopped 🌱
- 1/2 cup diced English cucumber 🥒
- 1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
- 4 oz turkey salami, diced 🦃
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for serving) 🌿
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for serving) 🌿
- 1/2 cup mini mozzarella balls (pearls) 🧀
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving) 🧀
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the Dressing:
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard 🟡
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
- 1/4 cup vinegar 🍶
- 1/2 cup olive oil 🫒
- 2 cloves finely minced or pressed garlic 🧄
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. 🍝
- Combine Ingredients: Add the pasta and all of the other pasta salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. 🥗
- Prepare the Dressing: In a high-powered blender or food processor, add the Dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until well combined. 🥣
- Dress the Salad: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. 🥄
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with additional grated parmesan and fresh herbs. 🌿🧀 Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. ❄️
Quick and Easy:
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cooking Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Calories: 350 Kcal per serving
- Servings: 6 servings
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is not only quick and easy to prepare but also a delight to eat. The combination of textures and flavors makes it a crowd-pleaser, perfect for any gathering or meal. Enjoy!
Tortellini Pasta Salad 🍝🥗
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
For the salad:
16 oz cheese tortellini pasta 🧀
1/2 cup kalamata olives, halved 🫒
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 🍅
1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers 🌶️
1/2 a green bell pepper, diced 🫑
1/2 cup grilled artichoke hearts, chopped 🌱
1/2 cup diced English cucumber 🥒
1/4 cup diced red onion 🧅
4 oz turkey salami, diced 🦃
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (plus more for serving) 🌿
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped (plus more for serving) 🌿
1/2 cup mini mozzarella balls (pearls) 🧀
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for serving) 🧀
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
For the dressing:
1 tablespoon dijon mustard 🟡
1 tablespoon lemon juice 🍋
1/4 cup vinegar 🍶
1/2 cup olive oil 🫒
2 cloves finely minced or pressed garlic 🧄
Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the tortellini pasta in salted water according to the package instructions. Once al dente, drain and rinse the pasta with cold water. 🍝
2️⃣ Add the pasta and all of the other pasta salad ingredients to a large mixing bowl. 🥗
3️⃣ Make the dressing: Add the dijon mustard, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper to a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until well combined. 🥣
4️⃣ Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until well combined. 🥄
5️⃣ Garnish with additional grated parmesan and fresh herbs. 🌿🧀
6️⃣ Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. ❄️
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 Kcal