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The Recipe: Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad

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  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes (plus 30 minutes refrigerating)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side dish, Salad
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad is a perfect blend of savory salami, creamy mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, all tossed together in a zesty Italian dressing. Quick and easy to make, this pasta salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a delicious side dish!


Ingredients

  1. Tortellini pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
  2. Salami (diced)
  3. Mozzarella cheese (diced)
  4. Cherry tomatoes (halved)
  5. Cucumber (diced)
  6. Olive oil
  7. Red wine vinegar
  8. Italian seasoning
  9. Salt
  10. Pepper

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and let it cool.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini with diced salami, chopped mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced cucumber.
  • In a separate small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to create a dressing.
  • Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  • Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can customize this salad by adding other vegetables such as olives or bell peppers.
  • For an extra tang, consider adding a little bit of lemon juice to the dressing.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 450mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 35mg