"A cheese Tortellini Pasta Salad belongs at every summer barbecue, picnic, and potluck! It’s an easy-to-make cold side featuring pillowy cheese-filled pasta, fresh vegetables, mozzarella pearls, and tons of flavor. Doused in a delicious Italian dressing, this stress-free dish delivers bold flavors in every bite!..."
INGREDIENTS
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24 ounces (1½ - 16-ounce) packages frozen tri-color cheese tortellini
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1 cup chopped salami
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1 cup cherry tomatoes (washed and halved)
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½ cucumber (sliced and quartered)
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½ cup sliced black olives
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½ cup mozzarella cheese pearls (or diced fresh mozzarella cheese)
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½ cup thinly sliced red onion
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¼ cup diced red pepper
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¼ cup diced green pepper
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¼ cup chopped fresh sweet basil leaves
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½ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
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¼ cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
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½ cup Italian salad dressing (I used traditional Italian dressing, but you could use zesty)