Ingredients
– 12 ounces cheese tortellini
– 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
– 1 cup cucumber, diced
– 1 bell pepper (any color), chopped
– ½ cup red onion, finely diced
– 1 cup black olives, sliced
– ½ cup Feta cheese, crumbled
– ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
– ¼ teaspoon black pepper
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Creating Tortellini Pasta Salad is a breeze if you follow these simple steps:
1. Cook the Tortellini: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
2. Prepare the Vegetables: While the tortellini is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion. Slice the black olives.
3. Combine Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.
4. Add Cheese: Gently fold in the crumbled Feta cheese to the mixture.
5. Dress the Salad: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and season with black pepper and salt. Toss everything together until well coated.
6. Chill: Cover the salad and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.
7. Serve: Before serving, give the salad a gentle toss and garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired.
By following these steps, you’ll create an incredible Tortellini Pasta Salad that is sure to impress everyone at your table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 12g