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A round glass bowl of pasta salad with olives, tomatoes, and colorful fresh vegetables.

Creamy Tortellini Pasta Salad

This creamy tortellini pasta salad is fresh, flavorful, and incredibly easy to make. Packed with colorful veggies and tossed in a tangy, creamy dressing, it’s the perfect chilled side dish for or light main with added protein.
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Author Kori Butler
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Salad
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 473 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 (19-ounce package) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped bell peppers (make it colorful with multicolor)
  • ¼ cup sliced green onion
  • ¼ cup sliced black olives
  • 3 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1½ tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning (herbes de Provence may be used)
  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cook pasta according to the package directions. Plunge pasta in cold water to stop them from cooking. Drain and place in a large bowl.
    Cooking tortellini pasta in boiling water.
  • Add tomatoes, bell peppers, sweet onion, green onion, olives, and parsley. (Note: If using, add chicken or other protein now, see note below)
    Mixing all the pasta salad ingredients together in a white bowl.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, vinegar, and Italian seasoning. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until it is well incorporated.
    Adding colorful chopped bell peppers and tomatoes to tortellini pasta in a white bowl.
  • Pour dressing over pasta salad and toss to coat evenly. Chill for 30 minutes before serving.

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  • VARIATIONS: For a meal in one add 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, ham, or diced hard salami - add an extra 2 tablespoons of mayo and 1/2 teaspoon of herbes de Provence. Adjust seasoning to taste after it chills.
  • LOW CARB KETO OPTION: Substitute crisp tender cauliflower florets for the pasta and sprinkle in freshly grated parmesan cheese.
  • TIPS: Chill at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours, to allow flavors to blend. 
  • SERVING SUGGESTIONS: Garnish with fresh parsley and parmesan if desired. 

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 14gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 543mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1140IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg
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