Description
A simple and refreshing tortellini pasta salad perfect for picnics or potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (20 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 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.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, and lemon juice.
- Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier dressing, you can add a tablespoon of sour cream or Greek yogurt.
- Add cooked chicken or ham for a heartier salad.
- 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: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, cheese tortellini salad, easy pasta salad, picnic salad, potluck salad, cold pasta salad