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Zesty Tortellini Salad

Discover the perfect blend of fresh veggies, creamy tortellini, and tangy Italian herb dressing in this Zesty Garden Tortellini Salad, ideal for summer gatherings and easy to prepare.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber diced
  • 1 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese cubed or shredded
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil chopped

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Large salad bowl
  • Small bowl or jar for dressing
  • Whisk
  • Knife and cutting board

Method
 

  1. Cook the tortellini in a pot of salted boiling water according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. Dice the cucumber and red bell pepper, slice the red onion and black olives, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, Dijon mustard, dried oregano, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
  4. In a large salad bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, mozzarella, and prepped veggies, then pour the dressing over and toss gently.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving, then garnish with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Calories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 480mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to mix up the veggies or cheese based on what you have on hand. This salad can be made ahead; just store the dressing separately until serving to keep everything crisp. For an added zing, try squeezing in some fresh lemon juice right before serving for extra brightness!
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