Tortellini Pasta Salad With Italian Dressing
This delightful tortellini pasta salad is a crowd-pleaser, blending cheese tortellini with savory salami, fresh mozzarella, and vibrant cherry tomatoes, all brought together with a zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for gatherings!
Equipment
- large pot
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella balls
- 10 oz cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz salami chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
For Tortellini:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil, then add the cheese tortellini. Cook as directed on the package, typically around 8-10 minutes. Once done, drain and place the tortellini in a large mixing bowl to cool.
For Salad Assembly:
- While the tortellini cool, prepare the other ingredients: chop the salami, slice the cherry tomatoes, and halve the mozzarella balls. Finely chop the fresh basil as well.
- Combine the cooled tortellini with the salami, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, Kalamata olives, and basil in the mixing bowl.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the mixture, and gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the refreshing blend of flavors!