Italian Tortellini Vegetable Salad

Bursting with vibrant colors and bold Mediterranean flavors, this Italian Tortellini Vegetable Salad is a refreshing and hearty dish perfect for any occasion. Featuring tender cheese-stuffed tortellini, a medley of crisp vegetables like cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and red bell peppers, and the briny tang of black olives, this salad is tossed in a zesty Italian dressing for an irresistible flavor. Finished with shredded Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, it’s a quick and easy recipe that comes together in just 25 minutes and can be served as a satisfying main dish or a standout side. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or busy weeknight dinners, this chilled pasta salad pairs creamy textures with crunchy veggies in every bite. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, this tortellini salad will quickly become a favorite go-to recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 16 oz Cheese tortellini
• 1.5 cups Cherry tomatoes
• 1 medium Cucumber
• 1 medium Red bell pepper
• 0.5 medium Red onion
• 0.5 cups Black olives
• 0.5 cups Shredded Parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley
• 0.75 cups Italian dressing
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the cheese tortellini according to the package instructions (typically about 7–10 minutes), then drain and rinse with cold water to cool. Set the tortellini aside.

Step 2

Wash and prepare the vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, red bell pepper, and red onion into small bite-sized pieces, and slice the black olives.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and black olives.

Step 4

Add the shredded Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped parsley to the bowl.

Step 5

Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients. Sprinkle in the salt and black pepper. Gently toss everything together until evenly coated with the dressing.

Step 6

Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 7

Before serving, give the salad a final toss, taste, and adjust the seasoning if needed. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1354.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1869.8

Total Fat 83.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 27.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 21.0g
Cholesterol 185.1mg	0%
Sodium 4252.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 219.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 15.6g	0%
Total Sugars 38.6g
Protein 69.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1120.0mg	0%
Iron 11.1mg	0%
Potassium 1488.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 39.2%

Protein: 14.7%

Carbs: 46.1%