Deli-Style Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

Name: Deli-Style Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12.5 ounces tri-colored tortellini; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup diced cucumber; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion; 1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper; 1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, finely chopped; 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup goat cheese; 1 lemon, zest and juice; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

12.5 ounces tri-colored tortellini
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup diced cucumber
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
1/2 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
1/4 cup pickled banana peppers, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup goat cheese
1 lemon, zest and juice
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Transfer tortellini from water with a slotted spoon into a colander, then flash under cold water to cool them down. Set inside a large serving bowl.
2
Using the same pasta water, blanch the frozen peas for 1-2 minutes, just until cooked. Drain and flash under cold water to stop cooking. Transfer peas to the serving bowl with the pasta.
3
Add baby tomatoes, peas, cucumber, red onion, red bell pepper, banana peppers, parsley, goat cheese and lemon zest.
4
In a small jar, combine lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper. Seal jar with a lid, then shake vigorously to emulsify. Add to salad, toss everything together until well incorporated.
5
Taste for seasoning, and add more salt if needed. Chill for 1-2 hours (or overnight), or serve immediately.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12.5 ounces tri-colored tortellini, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup diced cucumber, and more.

Yes, Deli-Style 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.

Deli-Style Tortellini Pasta Salad

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