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Tortellini Pasta Salad

A refreshing and hearty pasta salad featuring cheese-filled tortellini, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: main dish, Salad
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Pasta
  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup bell pepper diced
Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
Herbs
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup parsley chopped

Method
 

Cook Tortellini
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Drain the tortellini in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Prepare Vegetables
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper.
Make Dressing
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Add the cooked tortellini to the bowl with the vegetables. Pour the dressing over the top and toss to combine.
  2. Fold in the chopped basil and parsley.
Serve
  1. Chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve cold or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 3gSugar: 4g

Notes

This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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