Bkwitch's Tortellini Salad

Bkwitch's Tortellini Salad is a vibrant and refreshing pasta salad that combines tender cheese tortellini with a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, all tied together with a zesty homemade dressing. Packed with juicy black olives, aromatic fresh basil, and parsley, this salad is a colorful and flavorful crowd-pleaser perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick weeknight dinner. The tangy dressing, made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic, effortlessly enhances the natural flavors of the ingredients. Ready in just 25 minutes and served chilled, this make-ahead dish is an ideal choice for both convenience and taste. Whether you’re looking for a summery side dish or a light main, this irresistible tortellini salad will be a showstopper on your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium Cucumber, diced
• 1 medium Red bell pepper, diced
• 1 cup Black olives, sliced
• 0.5 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
• 0.25 cup Fresh basil, chopped
• 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove Garlic, minced
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually about 7–9 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool the pasta quickly.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, diced red bell pepper, sliced black olives, and thinly sliced red onion.

Step 3

Add the cooked and cooled tortellini to the bowl with the vegetables.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well-combined to create the dressing.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetable mixture. Toss gently but thoroughly to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle the chopped basil and parsley over the salad, and give it a final toss.

Step 7

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 8

Before serving, give the salad a quick stir and taste to adjust seasoning if needed. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1502.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2155.1

Total Fat 123.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.9g
Cholesterol 145.1mg	0%
Sodium 5054.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 216.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.9g	0%
Total Sugars 21.6g
Protein 56.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 920.5mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 2053.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 10.2%

Carbs: 39.3%