
Italian Tortellini Salad
Cost $10, save $15
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 90 Min
- 6 Servings
- $10
Italian Tortellini Salad
Cost $10, save $15
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 90 Min
- 6 Servings
- $10
INGREDIENTS
Pasta
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
Vegetables
- 🍅 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 3/4 cup yellow bell pepper
- 1/2 cup banana pepper rings
- 🧅 1/2 cup red onion
Protein
- 🧀 3/4 cup mozzarella balls
- 1 ounce pepperoni
Condiments and Seasonings
- 1 cup Italian salad dressing (store bought or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
- 🧀 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Others
- 1/2 cup black olives
STEPS
Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Be sure not to overcook, as they’ll start to unfold. Drain well, cool to room temperature, and transfer to a large bowl.
Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cucumber, bell peppers, pepperoni, banana peppers, red onion, black olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, and add to the tortellini.
Drizzle Italian dressing over salad, lightly tossing all ingredients until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Stir again right before serving, garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
556
Calories
- 23Protein
- 57Carbs
- 26Fats
💡 Ensure tortellini are cooked to just al dente to prevent unfolding in the salad.Use fresh Italian dressing for a more robust flavor.This salad can be prepped a day in advance, which enhances its flavor as the ingredients marinate overnight.