Summer Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Summer Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini; 2 cups chopped cooked chicken; ¼ cup sliced green olives; ¼ cup sliced black olives; ¼ cup diced red bell pepper; 2 tablespoons chopped sweet onions; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar; 1 teaspoon herbes de provence; ¼ cup canola oil; kosher sea salt; fresh parsley sprig (to garnish) (optional)

Servings: persons

1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups chopped cooked chicken
¼ cup sliced green olives
¼ cup sliced black olives
¼ cup diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onions
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 teaspoon herbes de provence
¼ cup canola oil
kosher sea salt
fresh parsley sprig (to garnish) (optional)

1
Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
2
Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain and place in a large serving bowl.
3
Stir in chicken, olives, pepper, onion and parsley.
4
Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, and herbes de Provence.
5
Add oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking constantly until smooth.
6
Pour over tortellini mixture, tossing to coat.
7
Stir in salt to taste.
8
Cover and chill at least 25 minutes.
9
Garnish with fresh parsley sprigs if desired.
10
NOTE: Substitute 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning for herbes de Provence if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (19 ounce) package frozen cheese tortellini, 2 cups chopped cooked chicken, ¼ cup sliced green olives, ¼ cup sliced black olives, and more.

Yes, Summer Tortellini 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Tortellini Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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