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Tortellini Pasta Salad

September 17, 2019 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

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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

Perfect for your next lunch!
Prep Time15 minutes minutes
Cook Time8 minutes minutes
Servings - 4 servings

Ingredients 

  • 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.

 

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