Costco Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
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Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: costco tortellini pasta salad recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 275kcal
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- 2 Pounds of Artisanal Cheese-Filled Tortellini
- 1 Cup of Sliced Kalamata Olives Adding a Rich Mediterranean Twist
- 2 Cups of Sweet Cherry Tomatoes Halved for a Burst of Freshness
- 1 Cup of Diced Crisp Green Bell Pepper for a Crunchy Contrast
- 1 Cup of Diced Crimson Red Onion for a Vibrant Flavor
- 1 Cup of Diced Ruby Red Bell Pepper Infusing Color and Sweetness
- Salt and Pepper Applied with Artistic Precision to Perfectly Season the Dish
- 1 Cup of Flavorful Italian Dressing Elevating the Taste Profile
Boil a large pot of salted water. Cook the artisanal cheese-filled tortellini according to the package instructions until they are al dente. Drain and set aside to cool.
Halve the sweet cherry tomatoes.
Slice the Kalamata olives.
Dice the crimson red onion, ruby red bell pepper, and crisp green bell pepper.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and cooled tortellini with the halved cherry tomatoes, sliced Kalamata olives, diced crimson red onion, diced ruby red bell pepper, and diced crisp green bell pepper.
Pour the flavorful Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
Add salt and pepper to taste, applying them with artistic precision to enhance the flavors.
Gently toss all the ingredients together until the tortellini and vegetables are evenly coated with the dressing and seasoning.
For enhanced flavor, refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Garnish with additional fresh herbs, if desired.
Serve the artisanal cheese-filled tortellini salad as a delightful and colorful dish.
Enjoy this refreshing tortellini salad with a burst of Mediterranean flavors!
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor.
- For a vegan option, omit the cheese and use a vegan pesto.
- If you don't have fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned.
- If you don't have time to make the dressing, a store-bought vinaigrette will work.
- If you want to add protein, cooked chicken or shrimp can be added.
- If you want to make this dish more filling, add cooked quinoa or rice.
Calories: 275kcal