Italian Tortellini Salad Recipe
This delicious Italian Tortellini Salad is really quick to put together with a few simple ingredients for the perfect summer side dish.
Serving10 servings
Ingredients
- 20 ounces tortellini, (I used Buitoni Mixed Cheese because I liked the coloring)
- 1 (20 ounce) bottle italian dressing
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 (6 ounce) can olives, drained and diced
- 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and diced
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions and let it cool.
- Combine tortellini, dressing, pepper, olives, artichokes and Mozzarella. Stir until everything is coated with dressing.
- Top with Parmesan Cheese.
- Refrigerate at least two hours (or overnight). Serve cold.
Notes
This is a great basis for a salad. But what is nice is that really with salad you can do any and all the things you like and that you think will taste good! Here are a few suggestions of ingredients to make the perfect side dish when it comes to a salad: red onion, olive oil, bell peppers, fresh herbs (such as dill, basil, and rosemary), green onion, red wine vinegar, chopped banana peppers, and cherry tomatoes. Basically any cooked pasta (for a cold pasta salad) and all of the fresh veggies you want!
Nutrition
Calories: 403 kcal · Carbohydrates: 35 g · Protein: 14 g · Fat: 23 g · Saturated Fat: 6 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 34 mg · Sodium: 1371 mg · Potassium: 93 mg · Fiber: 4 g · Sugar: 9 g · Vitamin A: 575 IU · Vitamin C: 15 mg · Calcium: 213 mg · Iron: 2 mg