Description
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella is a flavorful, hearty salad that combines cheese-filled tortellini, savory salami, fresh mozzarella, and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or light lunches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
- 1 cup salami, diced
- 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini), halved
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup diced cucumber
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/3 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber, red onion, and basil.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to let flavors meld.
Notes
- Use store-bought Italian dressing for convenience or make your own.
- Add pepperoncini or banana peppers for extra tang.
- Can be made a day ahead; store covered in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, Italian pasta salad, salami mozzarella salad, picnic recipes, easy pasta salad