Description
A cozy, flavorful tortellini salad packed with fresh ingredients and zesty Italian dressing, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Parmesan cheese for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool to room temperature.
- Combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, bell pepper, and red onion in a large bowl.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine all the flavors.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve chilled, garnished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for that delightful finish.
Notes
This salad can be made ahead of time and is easily adaptable with seasonal vegetables or proteins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 10mg