Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
This Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, bursting with savory salami, juicy tomatoes, and tender cheese-filled pasta. I’ve perfected this recipe over countless summer gatherings, and it’s a guaranteed hit every time. The bright, tangy homemade dressing ties everything together, making it a vibrant and satisfying meal or side dish that comes together in minutes.
PrintEasy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
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- 1 20 oz. bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 9 oz. hard salami, cut into cubes
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell pepper, chopped (red, green, yellow or orange)
- 1 6 oz. can sliced black olives, drained
- 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, sliced thin
- ¼ cup red onion, sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese, shredded or grated (optional)
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1½ Tbsp Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- To make the vinaigrette:
- To make the pasta salad:
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