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
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.
Tortellini Pasta Salad
Cheese filled tortellini noodle paired with Italian dressing and veggies. Makes for the perfect cookout side for any occasion.
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
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Cook Noodles According To Package
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While Waiting, Dice The Onion; Drain Olives and Banana Peppers; Slice Salami
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Darin Cooked Noodles and Add To A Large Bowl
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Stir In The Veggies, Meats, and Italian Dressing
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Top With Cheese and Enjoy!
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That sounds delicious! This was my first time making them in a pasta salad, but not my last!
I’m extremely partial to pasta salad! This looks refreshing and not drenched in mayonnaise as so many others I see! Don’t get me wrong, those can be delicious too but most of the time I prefer something a bit lighter!
This looks like a delicious dish. I haven’t been successful finding gluten-free tortellini’s yet but as soon as I do I’m definitely going to try to make this .
I’m not too big on pasta salad, while I do love tortellini, as long as it is gluten free then I’m good. I like that this is like a anti pasta salad!
This is such a colourful looking pasta salad, definitely a good one for summer, and I absolutely love tortellini x
I love pasta salad as well, especially at this time of year! I like the sound of the tortellini and banana peppers. It looks so fresh and colourful too x
If a salad takes less than 20 minutes to prepare as yours is, then I am all in when it comes to trying it out. Unlike you I love olives and I am surprised you don’t haha. I will try this colourful salad soon.
I could eat pasta salads every day. Your recipe seems so mouth-watering, Jessi!
I am the same way! My daughter loves it too so I make it often lol
Pasta and salad… two of my most favorite comfort food! This recipe is something that my family will love, and.. I’ll definitely eat this any time of the day
Pasta salad is always my favorite part of summer get together! I love all the good food and delicious pairings you can have.
I always crave pasta salad in the summer. There is just something about the crisp, clean taste that always makes my backyard cookouts taste better.
My husband loves tortellini so I’m sure he would really like this recipe. I love pasta salad too.
Yum this looks delicious! I love pasta salads, especially in the summertime. I generally make them once a week. I will have to give this one a try!
It looks so good! Seriously! I think pasta salads are the best during the summer! I also enjoy it more since I can add as much veggies as I want.
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!
I love tortellini pasta salad. Our family makes one that we have had in the family for years.
Omg can we say yum?!? I just love tortalini. I must give this recipe a try. I bet the family would love it.
This looks very good. Tortellini is one of my favorites but I never know how to make it.
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