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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Enjoy this Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad, a hearty side dish perfect for gatherings or an easy dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 cups
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • mason jar
  • Large mixing bowl
  • pot

Ingredients
  

For The Pasta Salad

  • 12 ounces uncooked cheese tortellini
  • 1 whole English cucumber, sliced into ½-inch rounds, then quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 14 ounces can of artichoke hearts, quartered
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 pound Genoa salami, cut into ½ inch cubes
  • ½ cup whole pitted kalamata olives
  • ½ cup jarred sliced golden pepperoncini, drained
  • ½ cup red onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped

For The Italian Salad Dressing

  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions
 

For The Dressing

  • Add all the ingredients for the dressing into a mason jar or small bowl and mix together well, then set aside.

For The Pasta Salad

  • Cook the pasta to al dente according to the package instructions, adding in a few tablespoons of salt to the water for more flavor. Drain the pasta once cooked, and allow it to cool while you finish prepping the other ingredients.
  • Add the cucumber, tomatoes, salami, olives, pepperoncini, artichoke hearts, onions, mozzarella cheese, chopped parsley, and pasta to a large mixing bowl.
  • Toss all the ingredients together and gently fold in the Italian dressing.
  • Allow it to sit for 3-4 hours before serving, or even better make it a day in advance and store in the refrigerator until serving.

Notes

I purchase salami from the deli and have them cut it really thick, about a ½ inch, for easy cubing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword Easy Dinner, Gatherings, Hearty Side Dish, Italian salad, pasta salad, tortellini
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