Quick Tortellini Salad
Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Quick Tortellini Salad is the perfect side dish or light main course for any occasion. Featuring tender cheese tortellini, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, vibrant red bell peppers, and tangy Kalamata olives, this dish is tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic and oregano. Topped with shredded Parmesan and fresh basil, this pasta salad is ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Enjoy it chilled or freshly made—either way, every bite is a delightful combination of textures and bold flavors your taste buds will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cheese tortellini
- 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
- 1 Cucumber
- 1 Red bell pepper
- 0.5 cups Kalamata olives (sliced)
- 0.5 Red onion
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded)
- 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp Dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, typically 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
While the tortellini is cooking, prep your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the basil leaves.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, and red onion.
Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.
Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Give the salad one final toss.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra basil or Parmesan before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2162 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.1 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.7 g | 164% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 185 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 3718 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 207.9 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.5 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.8 g | ||
| Protein | 75.4 g | 151% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 1418 mg | 109% | |
| Iron | 10.3 mg | 57% | |
| Potassium | 1487 mg | 32% | |
*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.
