Description
Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing is a vibrant and satisfying dish perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a refreshing side for grilled meats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (9–12 oz) refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup black olives, sliced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup mozzarella pearls or cubed mozzarella
- ¾ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions and cool the pasta. Set aside to drain fully.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, bell pepper, red onion, and mozzarella. Add the cooled tortellini and toss gently to mix.
- Pour in the Italian dressing and toss until everything is evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Stir before serving and garnish with chopped fresh herbs.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad, Italian Dressing, Pasta Salad Recipe