Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of this Tasty Grinder Tortellini Salad – a quick and easy pasta dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or summer gatherings. Packed with tender tortellini, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty dressing, this salad is a crowd-pleasing delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (19 oz) cheese tortellini
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini, diced bell pepper, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, thinly sliced red onion, and chopped fresh basil.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Pour the dressing over the tortellini salad and toss gently to coat.
- Sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese over the top.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy!
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Tasty Grinder Tortellini Salad, Pasta Salad, Easy Salad Recipe