Brighten up your table with this vibrant and flavorful Broccoli and Tortellini Salad! Packed with tender cheese tortellini, crisp broccoli florets, juicy grape tomatoes, savory black olives, and finely diced red onion, this crowd-pleasing dish is tossed in zesty Italian dressing and finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for a perfect balance of textures and flavors. Ready in just 25 minutes and ideal for meal prep or entertaining, this chilled pasta salad is a refreshing option for potlucks, picnics, or as a light main dish. Bursting with color and bold Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this recipe is sure to be a hit with family and friends alike!
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool the pasta.
While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Chop the broccoli florets into bite-sized pieces, halve the grape tomatoes, and finely dice the red onion.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, chopped broccoli, grape tomatoes, red onion, and sliced black olives.
Add the grated Parmesan cheese to the bowl and toss gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
Pour the Italian dressing over the salad mixture and season with salt and black pepper. Toss the salad thoroughly to coat everything in the dressing.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld together.
Before serving, give the salad a final toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Serving size | 1482 grams (1482.0g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2216 |
Total Fat 120.70g | 155% |
Saturated Fat 42.50g | 213% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 20.10g | |
Cholesterol 204mg | 68% |
Sodium 6190mg | 269% |
Total Carbohydrate 201.10g | 73% |
Dietary Fiber 24.30g | 87% |
Total Sugars 36.20g | |
Protein 96.20g | 192% |
Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
Calcium 2036mg | 157% |
Iron 11mg | 58% |
Potassium 2262mg | 48% |
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