Easy Cold Italian Tortellini Salad (With Pepperoni!)
Nothing beats a good cold tortellini salad! This loaded tortellini salad recipe is full of flavor and contains the perfect blend of Italian seasonings!
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 674kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10-12 oz tortellini pasta any flavor, cooked and cooled
- 5 oz mini pepperoni
- 4 oz Monterey jack cheese cubed
- 2 oz black olives sliced
- ¼ cup each red orange, and green bell pepper
- ¼ cup oil & vinegar salad dressing
- 1 teaspoon dry onion
- 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to the package instructions, set aside, and let cool10-12 oz tortellini pasta
- Cube the cheese, and bell peppers keeping them bite-sized4 oz Monterey jack cheese, ¼ cup each red
- In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and toss until well combined5 oz mini pepperoni, 2 oz black olives, ¼ cup oil & vinegar salad dressing, 1 teaspoon dry onion, 1 teaspoon dry Italian seasoning, Salt & pepper to taste
- Chill at least an hour before serving to allow flavors to come together
Notes
If making ahead, be sure to store the veggies, pasta, and dressing in separate containers to keep everything crisp.
To mix it up, try a different dressing! Switch out the Italian seasoning, oil and vinegar for your favorite salad dressing- I think Caesar salad would be delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 104mg | Sodium: 1684mg | Potassium: 162mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 700IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Vitamin D: 1µg | Calcium: 337mg | Iron: 2mg