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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with fresh vegetables and dressing

Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

A delightful and colorful salad featuring tender tortellini, crisp vegetables, and zesty Italian dressing—perfect for gatherings and light dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pasta and Dressing
  • 12 oz tortellini (any variety you enjoy) Cook according to package instructions.
  • ½ cup Italian dressing Ensure it’s halal-certified.
Vegetables
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 1 cucumber (diced)
  • ½ red onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 bell pepper (diced, color of your choice)
  • ½ cup black olives (sliced)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
  • Fresh leaves basil (for garnish)
Cheese
  • 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)

Method
 

Cooking the Tortellini
  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes. Once cooked, drain and set aside to cool.
Preparing the Vegetables
  1. While the tortellini is cooking, chop up your cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, and red onion into bite-sized pieces.
Mixing the Salad
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, chopped vegetables, black olives, and crumbled feta cheese. Toss gently to ensure everything is well mixed.
  2. Drizzle the Italian dressing over the pasta salad and sprinkle the grated Parmesan cheese on top. Toss everything together until the pasta and vegetables are evenly coated.
Serving the Salad
  1. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh basil leaves for extra flavor. Your Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is ready to be served!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For best results, keep the dressing separate until serving. Reheat gently if necessary.