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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

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A vibrant salad featuring tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, briny olives, and creamy mozzarella, all dressed in Italian dressing.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ounces of fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 pint of cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup of sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup of black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup of mozzarella balls or cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup of sliced red onion
  • 1 cup of Italian salami, diced
  • 1/2 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup of fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup of Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once it’s perfectly al dente, drain it thoroughly, and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let the tortellini cool completely.
  2. Combine the cooled tortellini with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, black olives, mozzarella, red onion, and diced salami in a large salad bowl.
  3. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
  4. Toss everything together gently, ensuring each piece is well coated with the dressing.
  5. Sprinkle in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil, then toss lightly to incorporate.
  6. Season the salad with salt and pepper to taste. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Give the salad a final toss before serving. Drizzle more dressing if needed and serve chilled.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Add more dressing if the salad absorbs too much.

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