After being mixed in a zesty Italian dressing, this Tortellini Antipasto Pasta Salad tastes great. It has cheese tortellini, savory meats, tangy olives, and crisp vegetables. It's great for a light lunch or as a cool side dish at potlucks and picnics.
Ingredients: 1 package cheese tortellini. 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved. 1/2 cup black olives, sliced. 1/2 cup artichoke hearts, chopped. 1/4 cup red onion, thinly sliced. 1/4 cup pepperoni, sliced. 1/4 cup salami, sliced. 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese, cubed. 1/4 cup Italian dressing. 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped. Salt and pepper to taste.
Instructions: Follow the directions on the package to cook the tortellini. Run cold water over the drain and rinse. To make the sauce, put cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, black olives, artichoke hearts, red onion, pepperoni, salami, and mozzarella cheese in a large bowl. Add the Italian dressing to the salad and gently toss it all together. Add pepper and salt to taste. Before serving, sprinkle with fresh basil.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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