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Tortellini Pasta Salad

A refreshing and colorful pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1 cup bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup black olives sliced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Tortellini
  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water. Drain and rinse under cold water.
Mix the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
Make the Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper.
Combine and Serve
  1. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine. Add the chopped basil and mix gently. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.