Description
A delicious and refreshing Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad combining savory salami, creamy mozzarella, fresh vegetables, and a zesty Italian dressing, perfect for a light lunch or a flavorful side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 12 oz tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 6 oz salami, diced
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup olives, sliced (optional)
Dressing & Seasoning
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package instructions, typically about 5-7 minutes for fresh tortellini or 8-10 minutes for frozen. Once cooked, drain the tortellini in a colander and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Set aside.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced salami, cubed mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion. If using olives, add them to the bowl as well.
- Add Tortellini: Add the cooled tortellini to the mixing bowl with the vegetables and salami.
- Dress the Salad: Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Chill: Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes to let the flavors meld together before serving.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired, and serve cold.
Notes
- Use fresh tortellini if possible for the best texture.
- Feel free to substitute salami with pepperoni or cooked ham.
- Olives are optional and can be omitted for a milder flavor.
- Prep ahead and refrigerate for even more flavor infusion.
- This salad is best served cold or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: tortellini pasta salad, salami mozzarella salad, Italian pasta salad, easy pasta salad, summer pasta salad
