Description
Experience a burst of flavor with our Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad! This vibrant dish combines tender tortellini, fresh vegetables, savory salami, and a zesty dressing, making it perfect for summer gatherings or quick weeknight meals. The mix of textures and tastes will delight your palate while providing a colorful presentation that impresses. Enjoy this salad chilled or at room temperature for maximum freshness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 4 oz thinly sliced salami
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium cucumber, chopped
- 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine chopped cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, and sliced red onion.
- Add the cooked tortellini and sliced salami to the vegetable mixture.
- Pour Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all ingredients evenly.
- Fold in the fresh basil leaves and serve immediately or refrigerate for an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg