Description
A vibrant and flavorful pasta salad featuring salami, mozzarella, and fresh vegetables, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh cheese tortellini
- Salami (spicy or mild)
- Fresh mozzarella
- Cherry tomatoes
- Red onion
- Bell peppers
- Fresh basil
- Fresh parsley
- Olive oil
- Cider vinegar
- Minced garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Chop the salami into bite-sized pieces, halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the bell peppers, and thinly slice the red onion while the tortellini cools.
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, cider vinegar, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until emulsified to make the dressing.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, salami, mozzarella, chopped vegetables, and herbs. Pour the dressing over and gently toss to combine.
- Chill the salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using homemade tortellini or other variations like spinach or mushroom. Allowing the salad to chill enhances its taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pasta salad, Italian salad, summer salad, tortellini, easy recipes