Description
A delightful and colorful salad featuring tortellini pasta and fresh vegetables, perfect for warm weather gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces tortellini pasta
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 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 let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, black olives, red onion, bell pepper, and basil.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Allow the salad to chill for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors blend. Customize with extra veggies or protein as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Tortellini Pasta Salad, Pasta Salad, Italian Salad, Summer Salad, Quick Salad