Description
A delicious and refreshing pasta salad combining chewy tortellini, savory salami, and creamy mozzarella, enhanced with fresh vegetables and herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package of refrigerated tortellini (cheese or meat-filled)
- 5 ounces salami, diced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 1/2 cup olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, then drain and let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, diced salami, cubed mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, diced bell peppers, sliced olives, and chopped basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and toss until evenly coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
For best flavor, use fresh ingredients and do not skip the chilling step.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 30mg