Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

5 from 1 vote

Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

Easy Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad is full of fresh summer veggies, salami, and tortellini pasta. It is tossed in a zesty italian dressing and is always the hit of the potluck!

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Total Time25

Course: Appetizer, Salad, Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Italian, Italian American

Keyword: cold pasta salad, Cold Salad, italian tortellini pasta salad, Pasta Salad, tortellini pasta salad

Servings: People

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

1 20 ounce package refrigerated tortellini (I used spinach and cheese)
1 pint cherry tomatoes chopped in half
1 large cucumber diced
1/2 cup olives sliced
1/2 cup mozzarella cheese balls
1/2 cup italian salami cubed

DRESSING:

1 cup Italian salad dressing
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon celery seed
¼ teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

Cook the pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. Add cherry tomatoes, cucumber, olives, mozzarella cheese balls, and italian salami to a large bowl.

Dressing Instructions:

To make the dressing: Whisk together italian salad dressing, parmesan cheese, sesame seeds, paprika, celery seed, and garlic powder. Pour over salad and toss until coated. Cover and refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight.

Notes

Updated on May 21, 2020

Originally Posted on: July 9, 2017

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