Description
This Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad is a flavorful and satisfying dish, packed with tender cheese-filled tortellini, savory salami, and fresh mozzarella. Tossed in a tangy Italian dressing, this pasta salad is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or as a side dish for any meal. It’s easy to prepare and can be served cold or at room temperature.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini (cooked and drained)
- 6 oz salami, diced
- 6 oz fresh mozzarella, cubed
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Tortellini: Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool down.
- Prepare the Ingredients: While the pasta is cooling, dice the salami, cube the mozzarella, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Slice the red onion and black olives.
- Assemble the Salad: In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced salami, cubed mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and black olives.
- Add Dressing: Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and toss everything together until well-coated.
- Season: Add salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh basil leaves, if desired.
- Chill and Serve: For best flavor, chill the pasta salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a vegetarian version, you can omit the salami and substitute with more vegetables such as cucumbers or bell peppers.
- You can add some freshly grated Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.
- This salad can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Toasted
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg