🥒🌽 Garden Tortellini Pasta Salad
✅ Colorful, fresh, and filling
✅ Easy to make ahead
✅ Great warm or cold
🧂 Ingredients:
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1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini (fresh or frozen)
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1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup cucumber, chopped
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1 cup bell pepper, diced (any color)
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½ cup shredded carrots
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½ cup red onion, thinly sliced
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½ cup corn kernels (fresh, canned, or thawed from frozen)
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½ cup black olives, sliced (optional)
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½ cup crumbled feta or shredded parmesan
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¼ cup fresh basil or parsley, chopped
For the Dressing:
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⅓ cup olive oil
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2 tbsp red wine vinegar (or lemon juice)
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1 tbsp Dijon mustard
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1 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
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1 tsp Italian seasoning
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Salt & pepper to taste
👩🍳 Instructions:
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Cook Tortellini:
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Cook according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool.
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Toss with a little olive oil to prevent sticking.
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Prep the Veggies:
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While tortellini cools, chop all your fresh vegetables.
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Make the Dressing:
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In a jar or bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, mustard, garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
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Assemble Salad:
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In a large bowl, combine tortellini, veggies, and cheese.
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Drizzle with dressing and toss gently to coat.
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Chill or Serve:
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Let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge for best flavor, or serve immediately.
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💡 Tips & Variations:
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Add grilled chicken, chickpeas, or pepperoni for protein.
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Swap veggies based on what’s in season: zucchini, snap peas, or broccoli work great.
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Use store-bought Italian dressing in a pinch.
🍽️ Great For:
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Summer BBQs
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Easy meal prep
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Side dish for grilled meats or sandwiches
Would you like a printable recipe card, a vegan version, or a jar salad prep idea for lunches?
