Description
A fresh and flavorful tortellini pasta salad perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and black olives.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad.
- Add chopped parsley.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier salad, you can add a tablespoon of mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to the dressing.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for a heartier meal.
- This salad can be made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Salad
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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