Description
A simple, cold pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, vegetables, and Italian dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, and red onion.
- Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta and vegetable mixture. Toss gently to coat everything evenly.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- You can add chopped bell peppers for extra crunch.
- For a tangier flavor, use a vinaigrette-style Italian dressing.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 13
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 20
Keywords: tortellini, pasta salad, Italian salad, cold pasta, cheese tortellini