Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad
Discover the ultimate tortellini pasta salad that combines tender pasta, fresh vegetables, and vibrant dressing for a delightful dish perfect for any occasion. Whether it’s a picnic, potluck, or weeknight dinner, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal preparation time and endless customization options, this salad will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese or meat-filled tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini with chopped vegetables and mix gently.
- Pour Italian dressing over the mixture and stir until everything is well-coated.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and fold in gently.
- Cover the bowl or transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 25mg