Quick Tortellini Salad

Bright, colorful, and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors, this Quick Tortellini Salad is the perfect side dish or light main course for any occasion. Featuring tender cheese tortellini, crisp cucumbers, juicy cherry tomatoes, vibrant red bell peppers, and tangy Kalamata olives, this dish is tossed in a zesty dressing made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and a hint of garlic and oregano. Topped with shredded Parmesan and fresh basil, this pasta salad is ready in under 20 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Enjoy it chilled or freshly made—either way, every bite is a delightful combination of textures and bold flavors your taste buds will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:7 mins

Total Time:17 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 2 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 None Cucumber
• 1 None Red bell pepper
• 0.5 cups Kalamata olives (sliced)
• 0.5 None Red onion
• 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese (shredded)
• 0.25 cups Fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• 0.25 cups Olive oil
• 3 tbsp Red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, typically 6-7 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini is cooking, prep your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, thinly slice the red onion, and chop the basil leaves.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, sliced Kalamata olives, and red onion.

Step 4

Prepare the dressing by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl or jar.

Step 5

Pour the dressing over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.

Step 6

Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Give the salad one final toss.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours to let the flavors meld. Garnish with extra basil or Parmesan before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1337.9 grams (1337.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2162

Total Fat 117.10g	150%
Saturated Fat 32.70g	164%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 185mg	62%
Sodium 3718mg	162%
Total Carbohydrate 207.90g	76%
Dietary Fiber 18.50g	66%
Total Sugars 19.80g
Protein 75.40g	151%

Vitamin D 12IU	60%
Calcium 1418mg	109%
Iron 10mg	57%
Potassium 1487mg	32%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.2%

Protein: 13.8%

Carbs: 38.0%