Description
A colorful pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and Italian dressing
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella balls, halved
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 2/3 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Cook tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- 2. In a large bowl, combine cooled tortellini with tomatoes, cucumber, onion, and bell pepper.
- 3. Add olives and mozzarella balls, tossing gently.
- 4. Pour Italian dressing over salad and mix thoroughly.
- 5. Fold in basil and Parmesan cheese.
- 6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
Store in refrigerator up to 3 days. Add fresh dressing if needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g