Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella
Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella stands out as an exceptional blend of bold tastes, making it the perfect choice for casual gatherings, special events, or even an everyday meal. This dish combines the richness of cheese tortellini, the savory kick of salami, and the creaminess of mozzarella, all brought together by a zesty Italian vinaigrette.
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Pasta Salad:
- 1 20 oz. bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 9 oz. hard salami sliced
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup bell pepper chopped (any color: red, green, yellow, or orange)
- 1 6 oz. can black olives, drained
- 8 oz. mozzarella pearls
- ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves thinly sliced
- ¼ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese shredded or grated (optional)
For the Italian Vinaigrette:
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Prepare the Vinaigrette:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until fully combined. Store the vinaigrette in the refrigerator while you prepare the rest of the salad. Give it a quick whisk again before adding it to the salad.
Cook the Tortellini:
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain the tortellini and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process. Set aside to cool completely.
Assemble the Pasta Salad:
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini with the cubed salami, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, sliced black olives, mozzarella pearls, sliced basil, and red onion.
Toss with the Vinaigrette:
- Pour your desired amount of vinaigrette over the salad and toss until everything is evenly coated. Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve:
- Before serving, toss the salad again and sprinkle each individual serving with parmesan cheese, or mix the parmesan into the entire salad if preferred.
- Enjoy this vibrant Italian tortellini pasta salad as a main dish or side!
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