Tossed Tortellini Salad

Elevate your pasta salads with this vibrant Tossed Tortellini Salad, a colorful and fresh recipe bursting with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals, this dish features tender cheese tortellini paired with crisp cherry tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, sweet red bell peppers, and zesty red onions. Black olives and fragrant chopped basil add delightful depth, while a tangy homemade vinaigrette—crafted with olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and garlic—ties everything together. Ready in just 30 minutes and versatile enough for make-ahead convenience, this salad can be topped with Parmesan cheese for an extra layer of savory richness. Healthy, flavorful, and ideal for crowds, this recipe is your go-to for easy pasta salad perfection. Keywords: tossed tortellini salad, easy pasta salad, Mediterranean flavors, summer recipes.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz cheese tortellini
• 1.5 cups cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium English cucumber
• 1 large red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium red onion
• 0.75 cup black olives, sliced
• 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 tsp salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions, typically 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool them completely. Set aside.

Step 2

While the tortellini cooks, prepare the vegetables. Slice the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the English cucumber, chop the red bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, and thinly slice the red onion.

Step 3

In a large serving bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, black olives, and chopped basil.

Step 4

In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to create the vinaigrette dressing.

Step 5

Pour the vinaigrette over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.

Step 6

If desired, sprinkle the salad with grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor.

Step 7

Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 4 hours to allow the flavors to meld together. Garnish with additional basil before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1584.8 grams (1584.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2309

Total Fat 129.30g	166%
Saturated Fat 38.00g	190%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.90g
Cholesterol 193mg	64%
Sodium 4291mg	187%
Total Carbohydrate 215.50g	78%
Dietary Fiber 23.00g	82%
Total Sugars 22.20g
Protein 77.30g	155%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1324mg	102%
Iron 13mg	70%
Potassium 1696mg	36%

*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: 49.8%

Protein: 13.2%

Carbs: 36.9%