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Italian Tortellini Salad

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

1

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.

2

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.

3

Drizzle Italian dressing over salad, lightly tossing all ingredients until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

4

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

  • 23
    Protein
  • 57
    Carbs
  • 26
    Fats

💡 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.