COLORFUL TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD
I get a lot of requests for this pretty and flavorful pasta salad. I like lighter dressing, so if you like more, you may want to increase the oil and vinegar. I haven't gotten any complaints about this though - only compliments! :) I use dry, tri-color tortellini, but you can use refrigerated tortellini or whatever pasta you like. I think fresh herbs and fresh parmesan cheese (not the powdered stuff in the can!) make a big difference in this recipe. I haven't tried it yet, but I think fresh broccoli would also be nice in this. This recipe makes a ton, so it is great for larger gatherings. The number of servings is a guess!
Provided by Vino Girl
Categories Onions
Time 4h45m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
- When making any pasta salad, I prefer to under cook it by a minute or two so that it is a bit more firm, but this is up to you.
- Rinse with cold water and drain well.
- Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl or large measuring cup.
- Combine peppers, onion, and olives in a very large bowl.
- Gently stir in tortellini.
- Pour dressing over salad and lightly toss to coat pasta and vegetables.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours.
- Just before serving, sprinkle the cheeses on top.
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BABE W1NFIELD
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tortellini and the colorful vegetables.
hayyan saeed
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I really enjoyed this pasta salad. The vegetables and dressing were so flavorful.
kena kebede
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. It's the perfect dish for a weeknight meal.
sezbow 1980
[email protected]I love the addition of tortellini to this pasta salad. It makes it so much more hearty and filling.
Alone Alone
[email protected]This pasta salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. It's also a great dish to take to potlucks or picnics.
Hossain ali
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.
Narmeen Saher
[email protected]This pasta salad is the perfect summer dish. It's light and refreshing, and the colors are so vibrant.
Jones Zzy
[email protected]Delicious! I made this for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it.
Saheb Hero
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The tortellini is a great addition, and the vegetables add a nice crunch.
Noruzzaman Rabbi
[email protected]This pasta salad is so good! The tortellini is cooked perfectly, and the vegetables are fresh and crisp. The dressing is light and flavorful, and it doesn't overpower the other ingredients.
Natalie Hartnett
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pasta salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The tortellini and vegetables are cooked perfectly, and the dressing is light and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.
Azeem Raza
[email protected]This pasta salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for both potlucks and family gatherings, and it's always a hit. The tortellini adds a nice touch of heartiness, and the vegetables give it a fresh, summery flavor.
Zulfiqar Baloch
[email protected]This colorful tortellini pasta salad was a hit at our summer potluck! The combination of flavors and textures was amazing, and the presentation was beautiful. I especially loved the bright colors of the tortellini and vegetables.