Description
Elevate your pasta experience with this quick and flavorful tortellini pasta salad. Perfect for busy weeknights or potlucks, this dish features tender tortellini mixed with fresh vegetables, aromatic herbs, and a zesty dressing. It’s not only visually appealing but also incredibly versatile, allowing you to customize ingredients based on your preferences. Enjoy it as a main course or side dish that will impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), diced
- ½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (oregano, basil, thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- While the tortellini is cooking, wash and chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Whisk or shake until well mixed.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini with the chopped vegetables. Pour the dressing over everything and toss gently until evenly coated.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg