Italian Pasta Salad with Cheese Tortellini: The Best Refreshing Twist
This Italian Pasta Salad with Cheese Tortellini is a refreshing twist on a classic dish, perfect for gatherings and summer picnics.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salads
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente.
- Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, feta cheese, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a spicy kick, add some diced bell peppers or jalapenos.
- Feel free to substitute the dressing with your favorite vinaigrette.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Italian Pasta Salad, Cheese Tortellini, Summer Salad, Pasta Salad Recipe