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Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ultimate Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad Delight

Enjoy the vibrant flavors of salami and mozzarella in this quick and easy Salami-Mozzarella Tortellini Pasta Salad.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: PASTA
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 lb cheese tortellini fresh or frozen
  • 4 oz salami sliced and cut into small strips
  • 8 oz mozzarella cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1/4 cup red onion optional, thinly sliced
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to package instructions until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process, then set aside to cool.
  2. In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried basil, salt, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled tortellini, sliced salami, cubed mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and optional red onion.
  4. Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated.
  5. Sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over the salad and give it one final toss.
  6. Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with extra basil leaves before serving for added freshness.

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