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fresh tortellini salad

Delicious Fresh Tortellini Salad: Your Go-To Summer Dish

This fresh tortellini salad is a vibrant, easy-to-prepare dish that's perfect for summer gatherings, packed with creamy dressing and savory goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dressing
  • 1 cup Mayonnaise Full-fat for the best texture
  • 2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar Adds tanginess
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano Brings Italian flavor
  • 0.5 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For a spicy kick
  • 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances flavors
Salad
  • 3 cups Cheese Tortellini Cooked and cooled
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoncini Or substitute with olives
  • 0.5 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated is best
  • 1 cup Red Onion Diced
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 0.5 cup Pepperoni Sliced
  • 0.5 cup Salami Sliced
  • 0.5 cup Deli Ham Sliced

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • large spoon

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, add all dressing ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  2. Add the cooled cheese tortellini and gently toss to coat.
  3. Fold in the pepperoncini, Parmesan, red onion, cherry tomatoes, and meats if using. Combine gently.
  4. Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For optimal texture, add dressing just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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