Tortellini Pasta Salad
Tortellini Pasta Salad uses cheese tortellini combined with fresh vegetables and a zesty Italian-style dressing for the ultimate summer salad.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups cheese tortellini
- ½ cup mayonnaise or whipped salad dressing Miracle Whip
- ½ cup Italian salad dressing
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cucumber sliced
- ½ small red onion finely chopped
- ½ green bell pepper finely chopped
- ½ orange or red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- extra parsley and Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil your tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse well with cold water to cool the pasta and set aside.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl whisk together your mayonnaise, Italian dressing, parmesan cheese, parsley, and black pepper until combined.
- In a large bowl combine the tortellini, cucumber, onion, bell peppers, and tomatoes. Gently fold in the sauce and stir to combine.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Sprinkle with a little more parsley or Parmesan before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Some of my other favorite additions include spinach, artichoke, broccoli, chicken, salami, pepperoni, bacon, and mozzarella pearls! Feel free to mix up whatever ingredients you prefer!
Nutrition
Calories: 310kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 1882mg | Potassium: 113mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg
