Description
Homemade easy quick tortellini salad delights pasta enthusiasts with Mediterranean-inspired flavors. Fresh ingredients and zesty dressing create a perfect summer meal for casual dining and quick weeknight entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 9 ounces (255 grams) tortellini
- 1 cup (150 grams) Italian salami, chopped
- 1 cup (150 grams) grape tomatoes, halved
Cheese:
- 1 package marinated mozzarella with oil
Herbs and Seasonings:
- Fresh basil leaves to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Fill a large pot with water, generously season with salt, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Carefully drop tortellini into bubbling water and cook for 3-4 minutes until they float to the surface and become tender.
- Drain pasta thoroughly in a colander, gently shaking to remove excess water.
- Transfer warm tortellini to a spacious mixing bowl and introduce diced salami, fresh mozzarella with its aromatic oil, halved cherry tomatoes, and fragrant torn basil leaves.
- Sprinkle a pinch of salt and gently fold ingredients together, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Allow salad to rest for 2-3 minutes at room temperature to let ingredients meld together.
- Serve immediately as a vibrant, refreshing meal perfect for summer gatherings or quick lunches.
Notes
- Enhance water’s flavor by adding a handful of salt, creating a base that seasons the tortellini from within.
- Choose fresh, high-quality tortellini for the best texture and taste, ensuring they’re cooked just until they float and become tender.
- Opt for room temperature ingredients to help blend flavors more effectively and create a more cohesive salad.
- Consider using different protein variations like grilled chicken or plant-based alternatives to make the dish adaptable for various dietary preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg