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Simple Cold Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe (Quick and Refreshing!)

Simple Cold Tortellini Pasta Salad

Welcome to this delightful recipe for Simple Cold Tortellini Pasta Salad, a perfect dish for summer picnics, quick weekday meals, or even as a side for a festive gathering. This refreshing salad features cheese tortellini, vibrant vegetables, and a zesty dressing that will tantalize your taste buds.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package (9 ounces) cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small Whisk or Fork
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Plastic Wrap or Airtight Container

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Start by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes if using fresh tortellini.
  2. Step 2: Once the tortellini is cooked, carefully drain it in a colander. Rinse the pasta under cold water to stop the cooking process and cool it down quickly.
  3. Step 3: While the pasta is cooling, chop the cherry tomatoes in half, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Slice the black olives and chop the fresh basil.
  4. Step 4: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, and chopped basil. Gently toss the ingredients to ensure they are evenly distributed.
  5. Step 5: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper until well combined. Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  6. Step 6: Pour the dressing over the tortellini salad and toss gently to combine. Cover the salad with plastic wrap or transfer it to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Notes

This salad can be prepared a day in advance. It stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.