🍅🥗 Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella 🇮🇹🍴

A fresh, hearty pasta salad loaded with tortellini, salami, mozzarella, and vibrant Mediterranean flavors—perfect for picnics, barbecues, or light meals!

Ingredients

• 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 cup mozzarella pearls (or cubed fresh mozzarella)
• 1 cup diced salami
• ½ cup sliced black olives
• ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• ½ cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Cook the Tortellini: Boil tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and cool completely.
2. Prep Ingredients: Chop cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, and red onion.
3. Combine: In a large bowl, mix tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, onion, and basil.
4. Dress: Pour Italian dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Garnish & Serve: Sprinkle Parmesan on top. Toss once more. Serve immediately or refrigerate 1–2 hours to meld flavors.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: ~30 minutes
• Yield: 6 servings
• Kcal: ~350 per serving

✨ A colorful, savory salad that brings the taste of Italy to your table!