Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta-based salad combining tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for lunch or as a side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup salami, diced
- 1/2 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 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 tortellini according to the package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, olives, salami, provolone cheese, red onion, and basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time; just add the dressing before serving to prevent sogginess.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: tortellini salad, Italian salad, pasta salad, refreshing salad