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italian tortellini pasta salad

Recipe by
Beth Pierce
Old Monroe, MO

This deliciously simple Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad combines cheese tortellini, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini, salami, fresh herbs, and Italian dressing into the tastiest treat. It is perfect for those hot summer nights when a heavy meal is too much. I often serve it at potlucks, family reunions, and picnics. My family and I just love a good summer pasta salad. There are so many different tasty combinations that it almost impossible to get bored with them.

yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For italian tortellini pasta salad

  • 1 bag
    cheese tortellini
  • 1 1/2 c
    halved grape tomatoes
  • 1 sm
    red pepper diced
  • 1/3 c
    chopped red onion
  • 8 oz
    mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 c
    sliced pepperoncini
  • 8 oz
    salami chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fresh italian parsley
  • 1 tsp
    chopped fresh oregano
  • 1 c
    italian dressing

How To Make italian tortellini pasta salad

  • 1
    Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain well. Add the tortellini, tomatoes, bell peppers, red onion, mozzarella balls, pepperoncini, salami, basil, parsley, and oregano.
  • 2
    Drizzle with the dressing and toss gently to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
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