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Tortellini Pasta Salad

A comforting and colorful pasta salad with cheesy tortellini and fresh veggies, perfect for gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 20 oz refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cucumber peeled and chopped
  • 1/2 red onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pitted kalamata olives chopped
  • 1 cup fresh mozzarella balls
  • 1/2 cup chopped turkey slices or turkey pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups baby spinach or arugula
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil for dressing
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar for dressing
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard for dressing
  • 1 tsp honey for dressing
  • 1 clove garlic minced for dressing
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano for dressing
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a jar, combine olive oil, apple cider vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper. Shake well until emulsified.
  3. Once the tortellini has cooled slightly, pour half of the dressing over it and toss gently. Add the veggies, mozzarella, turkey, Parmesan, spinach, and basil.
  4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least two hours to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and adjust seasoning if necessary. Garnish with additional basil and Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15g

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