Description
Cold Tortellini Antipasto Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish perfect for picnics or quick lunches. This delightful salad features al dente cheese tortellini tossed with fresh vegetables, briny olives, and a zesty Italian dressing, creating a flavor explosion in every bite. Easy to prepare in under 30 minutes, it’s versatile enough to serve as either a side or a main dish. Impress your friends or family with this colorful and delicious salad that’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted and sliced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ½ cup Italian dressing
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in boiling salted water according to package instructions (about 3-5 minutes) until al dente.
- Drain and rinse the tortellini under cold water to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell peppers, olives, and red onion.
- Add the Italian dressing along with salt and pepper. Toss until well mixed.
- Gently fold in the cooled tortellini and basil until evenly combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg