Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Cooking Steps
- 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.
- 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.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cooled tortellini, sliced salami, cubed mozzarella cheese, halved cherry tomatoes, and optional red onion.
- Pour the prepared dressing over the pasta mixture. Gently toss everything together until well coated.
- Sprinkle the fresh chopped basil over the salad and give it one final toss.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Optional: Garnish with extra basil leaves before serving for added freshness.
