Description
Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings a burst of flavor to any gathering. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or quick lunches, this salad combines tender tortellini with juicy cherry tomatoes, briny artichoke hearts, and peppery arugula. Tossed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing, it’s not only delicious but also easy to prepare ahead of time. With the option to customize by adding your favorite vegetables or proteins, this versatile salad is bound to impress your family and friends. Enjoy it chilled for a delightful meal that keeps well in the fridge for up to four days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 ounces cheese or vegan tortellini
- 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 can (14-ounce) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1 cup cooked white beans
- ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
- 5 chopped pepperoncini
- 2 cups fresh arugula
- 1 cup torn fresh basil
- Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and cool.
- Prepare your Italian dressing as per your recipe.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cooled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, artichokes, white beans, onion, and pepperoncini. Add half the dressing and mix gently.
- Fold in arugula and basil leaves. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg