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5 from 3 votes

Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

This Italian tortellini pasta salad is next-level delicious! Cheese tortellini tossed in a tangy dressing with veggies, salami, and cheese.
Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Lunch, Main Course, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8 bowls

Ingredients

  • 17-20 ounces cheese tortellini (1 large package)
  • cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 16 ounces grape tomatoes halved (2 pints)
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls (1 package)
  • 1 cup chopped salami or summer sausage
  • 1 yellow bell pepper chopped
  • ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
  • ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

Instructions

  • Boil the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and let it cool in the refrigerator.
    17-20 ounces cheese tortellini
  • Add the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dijon mustard, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper to a large salad bowl. Whisk to combine.
    ⅓ cup olive oil, ½ cup red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 clove garlic, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
    orange-brown dressing in a white bowl with a whisk.
  • Add the tomatoes, mozzarella, sausage, bell pepper, pepperoncini, onion, and herbs to the bowl, and toss with the dressing.
    16 ounces grape tomatoes, 8 ounces fresh mozzarella pearls, 1 cup chopped salami, 1 yellow bell pepper, ½ cup sliced pepperoncini peppers, ¼ cup red onion, ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley, ¼ cup chopped fresh basil
    ingredients for tortellini pasta salad in a white serving bowl.
  • Once the tortellini is cool, add it to the salad and give the salad another toss to coat everything in the dressing.
    tossed tortellini pasta salad in a white serving bowl.

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Notes

Storage: Store tortellini pasta salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 426kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 760mg | Potassium: 270mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 727IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg