Description
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is a refreshing dish perfect for any gathering or meal.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups homemade Italian Dressing (or store-bought)
- 2 ½ tablespoons grated parmesan
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 20 oz container refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 orange bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
- 1 cup cucumber (diced)
- 1 cup fresh spinach
- 1 cup protein of choice: diced tofu, salami, ham, etc.
- ½ cup red onion (finely diced)
- ½ cup Kalamata olives (keep whole)
- 7 oz sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 4 to 6 oz mozzarella pearls (or diced balls)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Add all Salad Dressing ingredients to a bowl. Stir until well blended. Cover and set in the refrigerator until needed.
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and add to a large bowl. Stir dressing to mix well. Pour ½ the dressing mixture over the warm tortellini. Stir to coat.
- Add the rest of the Tortellini Pasta Salad ingredients to the bowl. Stir and fold to coat.
- Before serving, add in the rest of the dressing and toss to coat—you can start with less and add more as desired. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
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Notes
- This salad can be customized with any protein of your choice.
- Letting it rest in the refrigerator enhances the flavors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg