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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

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A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad that captures the essence of summer with fresh vegetables and Italian flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls or cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup Italian salami, diced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely.
  2. Combine the cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, black olives, mozzarella, red onion, and diced salami in a large salad bowl.
  3. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients in the bowl.
  4. Toss everything together gently until all ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
  5. Add in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Toss again lightly.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.
  7. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and add more dressing if the pasta has absorbed too much.
  8. Serve chilled and enjoy your Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad!

Notes

Cook the tortellini al dente to prevent it from becoming too soft during refrigeration. Add mozzarella and basil just before serving for freshness.

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Find it online: https://lunarecipez.com/italian-tortellini-pasta-salad/

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