Elevate your meal prep with this Tortellini Pasta Salad. Simply mix cheese tortellini, pepperoni, cheese, assorted vegetables, and pine nuts, then coat everything in a zesty red wine vinaigrette. The perfect new favorite for lunch? Dinner? Gatherings? Absolutely, all of them! For another comforting dinner, see Really Good Pasta Salad: Fresh, Flavor-Packed Potluck Side.
I’m returning today to share yet another successful pasta salad creation. Today we’re preparing this incredibly tasty Tortellini Pasta Salad. As many of you know, I absolutely adore pasta and macaroni salads. Throughout the years, I’ve shared well over a dozen pasta salad recipes on IBC. Another recipe that works well for a busy day is Grit Cakes Recipe: Crispy Outside, Creamy Inside.
I also feature another tortellini-based pasta salad creation. That Tortellini Antipasto Pasta Salad is truly a delight. I am confident you will enjoy this dish just as much! For another easy chicken meal, see The Ultimate Chicken Club Pasta Salad.
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How long does Tortellini Pasta Salad need to chill before serving?
For the best flavor, refrigerate the Tortellini Pasta Salad for 2 to 3 hours before serving to allow the ingredients to meld together.
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Take your pasta salad game to the next level with this Tortellini Pasta Salad. Just combine cheese tortellini, pepperoni, cheese, mixed veggies, and pine nuts and toss all of that with a bold red wine vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 7 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 12 people 1x
- Method: Appetizer, Side Dish
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients
- 20 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 1/2 cup olives (halved or whole)
- 1 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1 cup chopped pepperoni
- 1 cup mozzarella pearls
- 1 cup chopped sharp provolone cheese
- 1 cup roughly chopped pepperoncini (drained)
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (basil and parsley)
- 1 teaspoon dijon mustard
- Flake sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the tortellini according to the directions on the package. The pasta should be al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water.
- Place the cooked tortellini in a large bowl and then top with the remaining ingredients.
- Next, in a small bowl, add the salad dressing ingredients and whisk together.
- Pour the dressing over the pasta salad and stir gently with a large spoon to combine. Refrigerate 2-3 hours before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 413 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 15 g
