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Tortellini Pasta Salad

A delightful tortellini pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 220

Ingredients
  

Tortellini
  • 8 ounces cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls, halved
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • colander
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Prepare the vegetables: halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, finely chop the red onion, slice the black olives, and chop the fresh basil.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine all the prepared vegetables and the cooled tortellini. Gently toss to mix.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Pour over the salad and toss to coat.
  5. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalProtein: 8gSodium: 400mg

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