Tortellini Pasta Salad: The Easy, Flavorful Twist You’ll Love
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is a quick and vibrant dish perfect for any occasion, bringing a flavorful twist to your meal plans.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins, like grilled chicken or bell peppers, for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made a day in advance for easier meal prep.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg