Garden Veggie Tortellini Pasta Salad
Brighten up your gatherings with this vibrant Garden Veggie Tortellini Pasta Salad, a delightful dish bursting with fresh flavors and textures. Perfect for parties, BBQs, or casual lunches, this salad combines colorful vegetables and cheese tortellini tossed in a zesty homemade dressing. Easy to prepare and ideal for make-ahead meals, the flavors meld beautifully when chilled.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 9 oz fresh cheese tortellini
- 1 green bell pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 cup corn (steamed from frozen or fresh)
- 1 heaping cup grape tomatoes
- 4 oz cheddar cheese (cubed)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup white apple vinegar
- 2 TBSP Italian seasoning
- 1/2 TBSP garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water.
- In a bowl or mason jar, whisk together olive oil, vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Chop bell peppers and tomatoes; steam corn if using fresh/frozen.
- In a large bowl, combine cooked tortellini, chopped vegetables, and cubed cheddar cheese.
- Pour half of the dressing over the salad; toss gently to combine.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving; drizzle remaining dressing just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg