Description
Cold Tortellini Antipasto Salad is a colorful and refreshing dish that combines tender cheese tortellini with savory Italian meats and crisp vegetables. Tossed in zesty Italian dressing, this easy-to-make salad is ideal for picnics, potlucks, or as a quick meal prep option. Each bite delivers a delightful burst of flavor, making it a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), diced
- 4 oz salami or pepperoni, sliced
- ½ cup black olives, pitted and sliced
- ½ cup Italian dressing
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- While the tortellini cools, prepare the vegetables: dice the cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and bell peppers.
- Slice the salami or pepperoni into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced veggies, meat pieces, and black olives. Toss gently to mix.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss again until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg