Description
This Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad is a quick dinner, easy recipe, and perfect food idea for gatherings, meal prep, or a light lunch. Packed with cheesy tortellini, savory meats, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing, it delivers bold flavors in every bite. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner ideas or refreshing pasta salad recipes, this dish is a delicious go-to that comes together fast and tastes even better chilled.
Ingredients
12 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup salami sliced
1 cup pepperoni sliced
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
1/2 cup black olives
1/4 cup red onion sliced
1 cup mozzarella balls
1/2 cup banana peppers
1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
1/3 cup olive oil
3 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tsp Italian seasoning
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. Cook tortellini in salted boiling water until tender, then drain and rinse with cold water.
2. Slice salami, pepperoni, tomatoes, onion, and basil.
3. Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
4. Combine tortellini, meats, vegetables, cheese, and olives in a large bowl.
5. Pour dressing over and toss until evenly coated.
6. Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use refrigerated tortellini for the best texture and flavor.
Let the salad chill before serving to enhance the taste.
Add extra dressing before serving if it absorbs too much.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: easy recipe, pasta salad, quick dinner, lunch ideas, food ideas