Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad
This salad combines tortellini, salami, mozzarella, and fresh vegetables with Italian dressing for a refreshing dish.
Equipment
- Pot
- Large Bowl
Ingredients
For the Salad
- 12 oz tortellini fresh or frozen
- 6 oz salami, diced
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- ½ cup red bell pepper, diced
- ¼ cup red onion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup olives, sliced optional
- ½ cup Italian dressing
For Seasoning
- salt and pepper to taste
For Garnish
- fresh basil leaves for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red bell pepper, red onion, and olives.
- Add the Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh basil leaves if desired and serve.
Notes
You can customize this salad by adding other ingredients like bell peppers or different types of cheese.