Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
A vibrant pasta salad that combines cheese tortellini, salami, ham, and fresh vegetables, dressed with Italian flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 oz salami, diced
- 4 oz cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumbers, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/2 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions. Once tender, drain and let cool in a colander.
- Combine the cooled tortellini, diced salami, diced ham, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumbers, thinly sliced red onion, sliced black olives, and pepperoncini in a large bowl.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over your vibrant mixture, tossing gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting as needed for that perfect balance of flavors.
- Refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld beautifully together.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving for an added touch of color and flavor.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg