Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is a refreshing and satisfying dish perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a simple weeknight dinner. Filled with cheese tortellini, colorful veggies, feta cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, it’s a crowd-pleaser that’s easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Tortellini:
- 1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini, refrigerated or frozen
Vegetables:
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
Additional:
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Prepare the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix the tortellini with tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, olives, red onion, and feta cheese.
- Add Dressing: Drizzle Italian dressing and olive oil over the salad. Toss gently to coat.
- Season and Chill: Season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to enhance flavors.
- Garnish and Serve: Before serving, garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- For added protein, consider mixing in grilled chicken or chickpeas.
- Both store-bought and homemade Italian dressings complement this salad well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
