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Side view of a bowl of Tortellini Pasta Salad. Serving spoons and tomatoes beside bowl.
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5 from 3 votes

Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect picnic recipe, packed to the rim with amazing flavors. Tortellini, vegetables, cheese, and salami all come together with our delicious Italian dressing.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 10 people
Calories: 394kcal
Author: Lisa Longley

Ingredients

  • 1 pound tortellini cooked and drained
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 small red onion diced
  • 1 orange bell pepper diced
  • 2 cups grape tomatoes sliced in half
  • 3 ounces salami cut into half inch cubes
  • 1/4 cup sliced black olives
  • 8 ounces pearl mozzarella
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil diced

Italian Dressing

  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • dash black pepper to taste
  • dash red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of water to a roaring boil. Season the water with kosher salt. Add the tortellini and cook for the length of time indicated on the box, being careful not to over-cook.
    1 pound tortellini, 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • While the pasta is cooking, combine the ingredients for the dressing.
    1/4 cup red wine vinegar, 3/4 cup olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, dash black pepper, dash red pepper flakes
  • In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, vegetables, salami, olives, cheese, and basil. Toss with this dressing and enjoy!
    1/2 small red onion, 1 orange bell pepper, 2 cups grape tomatoes, 3 ounces salami, 1/4 cup sliced black olives, 8 ounces pearl mozzarella, 1/2 cup fresh basil

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 394kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 926mg | Potassium: 148mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 699IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg