Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad
A refreshing and vibrant tortellini pasta salad featuring crispy salami, creamy mozzarella, and fresh veggies, perfect for picnics or family dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz tortellini pasta
- 6 oz salami, sliced
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, diced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- A handful of fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini: Follow the package instructions to get that perfect al dente texture. Drain and let it cool. Stir often so it doesn’t stick!
- Combine ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the tortellini, salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and cucumber. Give it a gentle stir.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. You’ll see it comes together beautifully.
- Toss and combine: Pour the dressing over the salad and toss everything together until well coated.
- Garnish: Sprinkle fresh basil on top before serving.
Notes
For best results, let the tortellini cool completely before mixing. Customize by adding grilled chicken or chickpeas for protein, or use vegan cheese for a plant-based option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg