Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad
Easy tortellini pasta salad made better with my homemade tangy Italian dressing! Cheese tortellini, beans, peppers, cucumber, olives, herbs -- toss together and enjoy. The perfect stress-free side dish for potlucks, parties, and more.
Ingredients
Tangy Italian Dressing
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar or red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon each: dried parsley, onion powder, dried basil, dried oregano, garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper (each)
- 1/2 teaspoon maple syrup
Rest of the Salad
- 1 pound cooked tortellini
- 1 15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup chopped bell pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped cucumber
- 1/3 cup halved kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup sliced pepperoncini peppers
- 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Whisk together all the ingredients for the dressing. Season to taste and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the salad: tortellini, white beans, pepper, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini, red onion, parsley, and tomatoes.
- Add the dressing and toss to combine. Taste, I usually add a small pinch of salt and pepper and toss again, but that will depend on your olives/pepperoncini. Serve immedietly or place in the fridge to enjoy later.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 379kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 551mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1165IUVitamin C: 46mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 3mg