Description

A delicious Italian tortellini pasta salad featuring a homemade dressing, beef salami, beef capicola, beef pepperoni, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, banana peppers, and fresh herbs.

Ingredients

Scale

20 oz three cheese tortellini
10 oz cherry tomatoes, cut in half
2/3 cup banana peppers, chopped
1/4 lb beef capicola, chopped
1/4 lb beef pepperoni, chopped
1/3 lb beef hard salami, chipped
8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, chopped
2 Tbsp minced Italian parsley
6–8 basil leaves, minced
Salt
1/2 cup virgin olive oil
2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3 garlic cloves, pressed
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1 tbsp Italian seasoning

Instructions

Step 1: Cook tortellini according to the package, drain well and transfer into a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with a little bit of olive oil so it won’t stick together and let it cool to room temperature, stirring occasionally.
Step 2: Chop meats, tomatoes, banana peppers and cheese. Add it to the cooled tortellini in the bowl.
Step 3: Mince herbs and add it to the mixing bowl as well. Add some salt and mix well.
Step 4: In a jar with a lid, combine ingredients for the dressing. Close the jar and shake well.
Step 5: Pour dressing into the bowl with tortellini mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
Step 6: Cover and refrigerate salad before serving.

Notes

This salad can be served cold or at room temperature. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days. Note that pasta may absorb the dressing over time, so you may need to add a bit more before serving leftovers.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Category: Pasta, Side Dish
Method: Mixing
Cuisine: American, Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 839 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 1959 mg
Fat: 56 g
Saturated Fat: 18 g
Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 47 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 38 g
Cholesterol: 122 mg

Keywords: Italian tortellini pasta salad, pasta salad, beef salami, beef pepperoni, Italian dressing, side dish