Description
A vibrant Italian pasta salad featuring cheesy tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a flavorful Italian dressing, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Notes
Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what’s in season, and consider using different Italian dressings to tailor the dish to your taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling and Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: pasta salad, tortellini, summer salad, Italian cuisine, vegetarian recipe