These addictive little tortellinis…in chilled pasta salad form!

What exactly is it about tortellinis that make them so irresistible?! 

It’s probably as simple as – it’s cheese plus pasta. 

But I think it’s because they’re so cute.

And they cook so easily and quickly. 

And they make for a lovely Tortiellini Pasta Salad – perfect for a summer lunch or dinner. 

This pasta salad is packed with freshness, flavor, a little crunch and a whole lotta goodness. 

It’s going to be the hit as your next side dish, or potluck appearance, or backyard BBQ. 

Enjoy! 

Other Favorite Tortellini Recipes on $5 Dinners

• Slow Cooker Spinach Mushroom Tortellini
• Cheesy Sausage Tortellini Skillet
• Pan-Roastsed Tortellini with Asparagus

And now for this scrumptious Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe…

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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time8 minutes

Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

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• 20 oz. box cheese tortellini
• 1 pint pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 1 orange bell pepper
• 1 cucumber
• 1/4 cup vinaigrette dressing
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• shredded Parmesan cheese as garnish
• Simple salad or fresh fruit as side dish

Instructions

• In a large pot, cook the tortellini as directed and drain. Add to a large mixing bowl.
• Halve the tomatoes, slice and quarter the cucumber, and seed and chop the bell pepper.
• Toss the fresh veggies with the tortellini in the mixing bowl.
• Toss in the dressing and mix well. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, to taste.
• Serve warm immediately, or put into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.
• Serve Tortellini Pasta Salad with side salad or fresh fruit.