🍅🥗 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
- Cook the Tortellini: Boil tortellini according to package instructions. Drain, rinse with cold water, and cool completely.
- Prep Ingredients: Chop cherry tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, and red onion.
- Combine: In a large bowl, mix tortellini, tomatoes, mozzarella, salami, olives, onion, and basil.
- Dress: Pour Italian dressing over salad. Toss gently to coat. Season with salt and pepper.
- 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!