Description
This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella is a bold, flavorful dish made with cheese tortellini, savory salami, mozzarella, and fresh veggies tossed in zesty Italian dressing. Perfect for summer cookouts, potlucks, or easy weekday lunches, this pasta salad is quick to prepare and bursting with Italian-inspired flavor.
Ingredients
12 oz cheese tortellini
1 cup salami, diced
1 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed
1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water; set aside to cool.
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In a large bowl, combine cooled tortellini, diced salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, red onion, black olives, bell pepper, and basil.
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Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently until evenly coated.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Make it vegetarian by omitting or swapping the salami for a plant-based alternative.
Try variations with different tortellini fillings or switch salami for pepperoni or grilled chicken.
Add extra vegetables like cucumbers or artichoke hearts for more crunch.
Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Serve chilled or at room temp.
If salad seems dry after refrigerating, toss with a little more dressing before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad, Pasta Salad
- Method: No-cook (after boiling pasta), Toss
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 servings
- Calories: 380 kcal
