Description
Italian Grinder Tortellini Pasta Salad is a vibrant and satisfying dish that effortlessly combines the rich flavors of cheese tortellini, savory Italian deli meats, and a creamy dressing. Perfect for summer barbecues, potlucks, or family gatherings, this pasta salad is both delicious and easy to prepare. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a crowd-pleasing dish that serves up to eight people. Best of all, it can be made ahead of time and tastes even better after chilling in the refrigerator. Customize it with your favorite ingredients for a refreshing take on traditional pasta salads.
Ingredients
Scale
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni
- 1 cup sliced salami
- 1 cup deli ham
- ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ½ medium red onion, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.
- Add cooked and cooled tortellini to the dressing and gently toss to coat.
- Mix in chopped pepperoncini, grated parmesan cheese, diced onion, halved cherry tomatoes, chopped pepperoni, salami, and ham.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir before serving cold.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 50mg