Introduction

This Zesty Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is the ultimate crowd-pleaser—colorful, hearty, and bursting with Mediterranean flavors. Tender cheese-filled tortellini are tossed with fresh vegetables, salami, olives, mozzarella, and a tangy homemade Italian dressing. It’s refreshing yet filling, making it perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs, or as a make-ahead weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

For the Salad:

20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini

1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved

1 cucumber, peeled and chopped

½ red onion, thinly sliced

1 cup pitted kalamata olives, chopped

1 cup fresh mozzarella balls (bocconcini)

½ cup chopped salami or pepperoni

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups baby spinach or arugula

¼ cup chopped fresh basil

For the Dressing:

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup red wine vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard

1 tsp honey

1 clove garlic, minced

½ tsp dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

How to Make

Cook the Tortellini: