Description
A simple and refreshing pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
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
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and black 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 and Italian dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the tortellini mixture and toss to combine.
- Stir in the fresh parsley.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt instead of mayonnaise.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli florets.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- 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: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta salad, cheese tortellini, tortellini salad, cold pasta salad, vegetarian salad, easy pasta salad