Description
This Savory Grinder Tortellini Salad is a vibrant mix of colorful tortellini, fresh veggies, and a zesty dressing, making it a perfect dish for any gathering. It’s quick, easy, and packed full of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini, cooked and cooled
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions (usually around 3-5 minutes). Once done, drain in a colander and rinse with cold water to cool.
- While the tortellini is cooking, chop the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, bell pepper, and olives. Place them in a large mixing bowl.
- In a small bowl or jar, combine olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Whisk or shake until well blended.
- Once the tortellini has cooled, add it to the bowl with the chopped veggies. Pour the dressing over the top and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in the chopped parsley for an extra burst of flavor and color.
- Allow the salad to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld. Serve cold, and enjoy!
Notes
Letting the salad sit in the fridge allows the flavors to blend beautifully. If you can, prep it a few hours ahead of your gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 8
Keywords: tortellini salad, pasta salad, party recipe, easy salad, summer salad