Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad
This delicious tortellini pasta salad is frequently requested at my family gatherings. Creamy cheese tortellini is paired with fresh flavors and savory Italian dressing.
Servings 12 people
Calories 293kcal
Equipment
- Large pot for boiling tortellini
- Strainer for draining the tortellini
- Large serving bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Serving spoon
- Cheese grater if using block parmesan
- Knife for chopping vegetables and basil
Ingredients
- 20 ounces refrigerated mixed cheese tortellini
- 12 ounces fresh mozzarella cubed
- 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper chopped
- 10 ounces cherry tomatoes halved
- ½ cup parmesan shredded
- ¾ cup Italian salad dressing
- Optional: garnish with chopped fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large pot, boil the tortellini per the instructions on the container (generally about 5 minutes). Gently rinse the tortellini under cold running water.
- Transfer the tortellini into a large serving bowl. Add the cubed mozzarella, chopped peppers, halved tomatoes, and parmesan cheese to the bowl. Gently mix the ingredients together until the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Add the dressing to the pasta mixture and stir gently until all the ingredients are coated.
- Refrigerate the pasta for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with fresh basil before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 2002mg | Potassium: 119mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 670IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 264mg | Iron: 2mg