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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Perfect for a hot summer night or to serve to a crowd at your next potluck! This cold tortellini salad is refreshing and flavorful with a simple homemade dressing. Feel free to get creative and add in other veggies to suit your tastes.
Course Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 348kcal

Ingredients

For the salad:

  • 1 pound fresh cheese tortellini
  • 3 cups chopped arugula lightly packed
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup sliced sun dried tomatoes packed in oil

For the dressing:

  • 6 tablespoons oil from the tomatoes
  • 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 10 fresh basil leaves roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

For serving:

  • 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

To prepare the salad:

  • Boil the tortellini according to package directions. Drain and set aside to cool down for 30 minutes.
  • Add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of pasta. Reserve the oil from the tomatoes for the dressing.

To make the dressing:

  • Add all of the ingredients for the dressing to a small bowl and whisk well to combine.

To combine:

  • Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1-8 hours to chill before serving. The longer you refrigerate, the more flavorful the pasta will be as it soaks up the dressing.
  • Stir before serving and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

Notes

This salad is super versatile, you can add so many things, such as olives, bell peppers, and onion. Swap out the arugula for baby spinach, if desired. Add diced pepperoni or ham, if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 348kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 459mg | Potassium: 327mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 453IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 254mg | Iron: 3mg