Description
A vibrant and hearty Italian-inspired pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, savory salami, and fresh mozzarella pearls in a zesty vinaigrette.
Ingredients
20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
8 oz hard salami, cubed
8 oz fresh mozzarella pearls
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
1/2 cup sliced black olives
1/2 cup zesty Italian dressing
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and cool immediately.
Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, combine the salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, red onion, and olives.
Step 3: Whisk together the Italian dressing, vinegar, and oregano in a small bowl.
Step 4: Add the cooled pasta to the bowl with the other ingredients.
Step 5: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
Step 6: Garnish with fresh parsley and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
Always use refrigerated tortellini for the best texture and don't forget to rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
