Delightful Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe for Summer Fun Awaits!
A refreshing and colorful tortellini pasta salad perfect for summer gatherings and picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, black olives, and basil.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or artichokes.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for better flavor.
- For a protein boost, add grilled chicken or chickpeas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg