Description
A bright, flavorful pasta salad loaded with summer veggies, tender cheese tortellini, and tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for potlucks, meal prep, or a refreshing main dish on warm days.
Ingredients
1 package (20 oz) cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
1 ½ cups cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup cucumber, diced
½ red onion, thinly sliced
1 cup mozzarella pearls
½ cup kalamata olives, halved
½ cup Italian dressing
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
Instructions
1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
2. Slice cherry tomatoes, dice cucumber, thinly slice red onion, and prepare the olives and mozzarella pearls.
3. In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, vegetables, olives, and mozzarella.
4. Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss gently to combine. Adjust dressing to taste.
5. Sprinkle with dried Italian herbs. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Rinse the cooked tortellini in cold water to stop cooking and prevent sticking.
Use fresh herbs in place of dried ones for a more vibrant flavor.
If making ahead, save extra dressing to refresh before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad