Description
This Meaty Tortellini Salad is a hearty and flavorful pasta salad perfect for picnics or as a side dish. Filled with cheese tortellini, diced ham, salami, and an array of fresh vegetables, all tossed in a zesty Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Cheese Tortellini:
1 (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
Meats:
1 cup diced cooked ham, 1 cup diced salami
Vegetables:
1 cup cherry tomatoes halved, 1 cup diced cucumber, 1/2 cup sliced black olives, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped red onion, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Others:
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, 3/4 cup Italian dressing, salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the salad: In a large bowl, combine the ham, salami, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, bell pepper, mozzarella, red onion, and parsley. Add the cooled tortellini and toss gently.
- Add dressing: Pour Italian dressing over the salad and mix until coated. Season with salt and pepper.
- Chill and serve: Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute turkey or grilled chicken for the ham and salami.
- Use homemade Italian dressing for a fresher taste.
- This salad can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
