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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

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A fresh and flavorful Italian tortellini pasta salad tossed with crisp vegetables, olives, cheese, and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for picnics or light meals.

Ingredients

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  • 500 g cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup cucumber, diced
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Cook tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool completely.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, olives, mozzarella, and basil.
  4. Add cooled tortellini to the bowl.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
  6. Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Notes

  • You can add salami or grilled chicken for a non-vegetarian version.
  • Tastes even better after a few hours in the fridge.
  • Adjust vinegar and salt to taste before serving.

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Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, Italian pasta salad, cold pasta salad, summer salad

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