Description
A delightful and refreshing pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini and fresh vegetables, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 1/2 red onion, diced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and let cool.
- Combine the cooled tortellini with cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, and bell pepper in a large bowl.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and a splash of olive oil.
- Toss everything together until well mixed.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Chilling the salad for at least 30 minutes enhances the flavors. Ensure the tortellini is not overcooked to maintain the right texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg