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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cookout season has officially begun. This is the time of the year for backyard cookouts and family get-togethers. With this season comes the need to bring side dishes. I don’t know if you are anything like me, but I enjoy bringing something a little out of the ordinary. For my first cookout of the year, I put together this delicious tortellini pasta salad. It is packed with flavor and rather filling. Kids and adults alike loved this creation, so it is one we will be bringing to cookouts the rest of the season. Not only was it loved by all, but it was extremely simple to make as well.

Tortellini Pasta Salad perfect for any cookout or potluck this summer!

Tortellini Pasta Salad

My husband is just slightly obsessed with pasta salad. It is one of his favorite things to eat, and he would eat it every day. So when we were thinking of what to bring to a friend’s cookout the other day, I knew I needed to make some kind of pasta salad. There are so many different variations. You can really put almost anything in a pasta salad and it will be delicious. To me, that is what is so fun about a pasta salad. You can really make it your own and try new things without it being too intimidating.

I decided to go with a tortellini noodle filled with cheese, and oh boy was it delicious! Combined with a bunch of veggies and some Italian Dressing, this pasta salad dish was perfect for a Memorial Day cookout. Feel free to add or omit anything that your heart desires, because that is the beauty of a pasta salad. Personally, I am not a fan of olives, but I add them in because everyone else loves them. They are easy to pick around though, so it doesn’t bother me. Just like the kids won’t eat the banana peppers, but once again, they are simple to pick around.

All in all, it took me about 20 minutes to completely make this dish. That includes waiting for the water to boil! SO if you are looking for something quick and easy for your next potluck, then you have to look no farther.

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Tortellini Pasta Salad

Cheese filled tortellini noodle paired with Italian dressing and veggies. Makes for the perfect cookout side for any occasion. 

Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Bag Frozen Tortellini Noodles
  • 1 Bottle Italian Dressing
  • Cherry Tomatoes
  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1 Jar Sliced Olives (Drained)
  • 1 Jar Mild Banana Peppers (Drained)
  • 1 Package Pepperoni
  • 1 Package Salami
  • Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook Noodles According To Package

  2. While Waiting, Dice The Onion; Drain Olives and Banana Peppers; Slice Salami

  3. Darin Cooked Noodles and Add To A Large Bowl

  4. Stir In The Veggies, Meats, and Italian Dressing

  5. Top With Cheese and Enjoy!

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Claudia Lamascolo

Thursday 10th of May 2018

just wanted to stop by from share my post group this is so pretty I am going to make it on Sunday thanks for sharing

Jeannette

Wednesday 5th of July 2017

This looks very good. Tortellini is one of my favorites but I never know how to make it.

Cour

Thursday 29th of June 2017

Omg can we say yum?!? I just love tortalini. I must give this recipe a try. I bet the family would love it.

Rachel

Wednesday 28th of June 2017

I love tortellini pasta salad. Our family makes one that we have had in the family for years.

Heather

Wednesday 28th of June 2017

My pasta loving daughters would love this and it would make a great summer dish! I'm always looking for new pasta salads - pepperoni and salami would make my Italian family happy!

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