Tortellini Pasta Salad
A vibrant and hearty dish that combines fresh vegetables with creamy cheese-filled tortellini in a refreshing dressing, perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound tortellini, cooked and cooled Choose cheese or vegetable-filled tortellini.
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1 cup mozzarella balls
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste Enhances flavors of the ingredients.
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional) Adds color and aroma.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella balls.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh basil if desired before serving.
Notes
For meal prep, store any uneaten salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. For best texture, keep dressing separate until serving.