Description
A quick and easy recipe for a creamy tortellini pasta salad perfect for picnics or weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package cheese tortellini, cooked and drained
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 1/2 cup shredded carrot
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Italian dressing
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain well and rinse with cold water to cool completely. Place in a large bowl.
- Add the tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, carrot, and red onion to the bowl with the cooled tortellini.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Italian dressing, Dijon mustard, and Italian seasoning.
- Pour the dressing mixture over the tortellini and vegetables.
- Toss gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to blend.
Notes
- You can add cooked, diced chicken breast for a heartier meal.
- For a lighter dressing, substitute half the mayonnaise with plain Greek yogurt.
- This salad tastes best when made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 550
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 30