Colorful Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Colorful Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces cheese-filled egg tortellini; 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced; 1 orange bell pepper, chopped; 1 green bell pepper, chopped; 1 red onion, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup black olives, sliced; 1/4 cup white wine vinegar; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 teaspoon garlic granules; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 4 dashes hot pepper sauce; 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

16 ounces cheese-filled egg tortellini
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 orange bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 red onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup black olives, sliced
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
1 teaspoon garlic granules
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 dashes hot pepper sauce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

1
Cook pasta according to directions on the package.
2
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.
3
Rinse with cold water and drain well.
4
Whisk together vinegar, olive oil, herbs, lemon juice, garlic, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl or large measuring cup.
5
Combine peppers, onion, and olives in a very large bowl.
6
Gently stir in tortellini.
7
Pour dressing over salad and lightly toss to coat pasta and vegetables.
8
Cover and refrigerate overnight or for at least four hours.
9
Just before serving, sprinkle the cheeses on top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces cheese-filled egg tortellini, 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced, 1 orange bell pepper, chopped, and more.

Yes, Colorful Tortellini Pasta Salad falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Colorful Tortellini Pasta Salad

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