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Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Megan Myers
Tortellini Pasta Salad is a delicious accompaniment to this summer's cookout. A great lunch dish, too!
4 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8
Calories 388 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 19 ounce package Frozen Cheese Tortellini
  • 1 Bell Pepper
  • 1 Cucumber Small
  • 1 pint Cherry Tomatoes Or grape tomatoes
  • 12 Kalamata Olives
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Shallot
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 6 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Cracked Black Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Fill a large saucepan with 3 quarts water and set over high heat. Once water is boiling, add the tortellini and cook for 3-5 minutes, until pasta is floating on top.
  • Drain pasta and rinse with cold water. Let drain in colander while you prepare the rest of the recipe.
  • Seed and dice bell pepper. Dice cucumber. Halve cherry tomatoes. Chop Kalamata olives.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together shallot, Dijon, olive oil, vinegar, oregano, basil, thyme, salt, and pepper. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Add tortellini and mix well to coat, then add vegetables and mix again.
  • Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 7gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 842mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
Keyword Barbecues, Cheese, Italian, Lunches, Olives, Party Food, Pasta, Side Dishes, Tomatoes
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