Tortellini Salad Italian (Print-Friendly Version)
Filling tortellini salad featuring fresh veggies, cheese, and zesty Italian dressing for a popular side.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ For the Salad
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200 g fresh mozzarella balls
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570 g cheese tortellini from the fridge
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1 medium cucumber, chopped and peeled
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50 g grated Parmesan cheese
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500 g cherry tomatoes, halved
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60 g baby spinach or arugula
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70 g chopped salami or pepperoni
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1/2 small red onion, sliced thin
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140 g chopped kalamata olives
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10 g fresh basil, chopped
→ For the Dressing
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60 ml red wine vinegar
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120 ml extra virgin olive oil
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2.5 ml dried oregano
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1 garlic clove, minced
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5 ml honey
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15 ml Dijon mustard
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
# How to Make It:
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In a jar with a secure lid, blend the olive oil, red wine vinegar, honey, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Shake it really well until everything’s mixed up smoothly.
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Add in the cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, chopped salami or pepperoni, grated Parmesan, spinach or arugula, and fresh basil to the bowl. Drizzle on the rest of the dressing and toss gently to make sure it’s all together.
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In a big pot, bring well-salted water to a boil and cook the tortellini according to the package directions until it's al dente. Drain it and rinse with cold water so it stops cooking. Move to a large mixing bowl.
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Pour half of the dressing over the warm tortellini. Give it a gentle toss until everything’s coated evenly. Let it hang out for about 10 minutes at room temperature to cool down.
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Put a cover on the bowl and let it chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours so the flavors can come together. Just before serving, toss it one more time and tweak the seasonings with more salt, pepper, or vinegar if you need to.
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Top with extra fresh basil and Parmesan if you like. Serve it chilled or at room temperature for the best results.
# Extra Information:
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To really help the flavors come together, make the salad ahead of time so everything gets nice and cold.