Description
A quick and colorful tortellini pasta salad perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch. Packed with fresh veggies, cheese tortellini, and a tangy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Drizzle Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Add fresh basil and parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use tricolor tortellini for extra color.
- Add grilled chicken for a protein boost.
- Substitute balsamic vinaigrette for Italian dressing if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: tortellini salad, pasta salad, vegetarian pasta, easy lunch, cold pasta salad