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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella


  • Author: Emily
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 68 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a hearty dish made with cheese tortellini, salami, mozzarella pearls, fresh veggies, and a tangy homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or as a make-ahead meal, this salad is loaded with vibrant Italian flavors!

 


Ingredients

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For the Pasta Salad:

  • 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)

For the Italian Vinaigrette:

  • 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

  • Prepare the Vinaigrette: Whisk olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified. Refrigerate until needed.
  • Cook the Tortellini: Boil tortellini according to package instructions, drain, rinse under cold water, and let cool completely.
  • Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine tortellini, salami, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, mozzarella pearls, basil, and red onion. Pour the vinaigrette over the salad and toss until well-coated.
  • Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes. Toss again before serving and sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your taste.
  • For a vegetarian option, omit the salami and add marinated artichokes or roasted chickpeas.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Salad, Side Dish
  • Method: Tossing
  • Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/8 of the recipe)
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 27g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 19g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 31g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 14g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg