Description
Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant, refreshing dish that captures the essence of Italy in every bite. Combining tender cheese tortellini with crisp vegetables and a tangy dressing, this salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or family gatherings. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s a delightful way to impress your guests and enjoy the flavors of summer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente (about 4 minutes for fresh tortellini). Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the tortellini cooks, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini with the chopped vegetables.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar; sprinkle with oregano. Toss gently until well-coated.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 5mg