Italian Tortellini Salad

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This Italian tortellini salad is truly a delicious summertime pasta dish, but we enjoy it all year long. It's an easy make-ahead salad, perfect to pack for a picnic, take to a potluck, or serve at your next backyard BBQ. This makes 6 main course servings or 8 side dishes.

By Pat Bernitt
Published on August 22, 2023
white square ceramic bowl with mixed salad of cucumber, tomato, and tortellini on red and white tablecloth
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
3 mins
Chill Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 23 mins
Servings:
6 main dish servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 main dish servings servings

  • 20 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini

  • 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes

  • 3/4 cup halved small fresh mozzarella balls

  • 1 English cucumber, halved and sliced

  • 3/4 cup diced red or yellow bell pepper

  • 1 (5 ounce) package mini pepperoni

  • 1/2 cup roughly chopped banana pepper rings

  • 1/2 cup diced red onion

  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives

  • 2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley

  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 cup light Italian salad dressing (store bought or homemade)

  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Be sure not to overcook, as they’ll start to unfold. Drain well, cool to room temperature, and transfer to a large bowl.

  2. Combine tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cucumber, bell peppers, pepperoni, banana peppers, red onion, black olives, parsley, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl, and add to the tortellini.

  3. Drizzle Italian dressing over salad, lightly tossing all ingredients until well coated. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

  4. Stir again right before serving, garnish with grated Parmesan, and serve chilled. Store leftovers in the fridge in an air-tight container.

    Cook’s Note

    This tortellini salad keeps well for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

556 Calories
26g Fat
57g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 556
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 26g 34%
Saturated Fat 11g 54%
Cholesterol 78mg 26%
Sodium 1436mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 4g 13%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 23g 47%
Vitamin C 52mg 57%
Calcium 300mg 23%
Iron 3mg 15%
Potassium 448mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.