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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Tortellini Pasta Salad: A Summer Delight with Fresh Flavors

This Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant, no-cook dish bursting with fresh summer flavors, perfect for gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 9 ounces Cheese Tortellini Fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup Grape Tomatoes Diced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper Chopped
  • 1 cup Sweet Corn Raw or grilled
  • 1 medium Cucumber Peeled or unpeeled
  • 3 tablespoons Green Onions Sliced
  • 1 cup Chopped Fresh Basil For garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Basil Vinaigrette Homemade recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt To taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly cracked, to taste
  • 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Optional

Equipment

  • large pot
  • colander
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Carefully add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually about 3-5 minutes, until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  2. While the tortellini is cooling, wash and chop your fresh vegetables. Dice the grape tomatoes, red bell pepper, and cucumber into bite-sized pieces. Remove the husks from the sweet corn and slice off the kernels. Slice the green onions thinly, saving both the green and white parts.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, chopped grape tomatoes, diced red bell pepper, sweet corn kernels, cucumber, and sliced green onions. Gently fold the ingredients together, ensuring even distribution.
  4. Drizzle the homemade basil vinaigrette over the salad and toss gently until well coated. Adjust the amount to your desired taste and consistency.
  5. Sprinkle kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper over the salad. Mix thoroughly, tasting as you go to ensure balanced seasoning.
  6. Before serving, top the salad with shredded Parmesan cheese and chopped fresh basil. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  7. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 550mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep the basil vinaigrette a day ahead for enhanced flavors. Serve with added salt and pepper to taste just before serving.

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