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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

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A vibrant medley of fresh produce, creamy mozzarella, and savory salami, perfect for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 20 ounces fresh or frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup sliced cucumbers
  • 1 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1 cup mozzarella balls or cubed mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup sliced red onion
  • 1 cup Italian salami, diced
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions for the perfect al dente texture. Once cooked, drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process. Let it cool completely; this will ensure your salad stays refreshing.
  2. Combine the cooled tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, black olives, mozzarella, diced salami, and red onion in a large salad bowl.
  3. Drizzle the Italian dressing generously over the salad ingredients.
  4. Toss everything together until all the ingredients are well coated in the dressing.
  5. Add the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped basil, and toss again lightly.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Refrigerate the pasta salad for at least 1 hour before serving.
  8. Before serving, give the salad a final toss and add more dressing if needed. Serve chilled.

Notes

Use high-quality fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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