Tortellini Salad Recipe

Name: Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb (.5 kg). cheese or meat filled tortellini; 2 red peppers; 1 jar whole pimentos; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped green onions; 1/2 cup (125 ml) cured Italian black olives; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts; 1 cup (225 ml) olive oil; 1/3 cup (80 ml) wine vinegar; 2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon Mustard; 2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley; 1 tsp (5 ml) Dried dillweed; 1 tsp (5 ml) crushed oregano; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb (.5 kg). cheese or meat filled tortellini
2 red peppers
1 jar whole pimentos
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped green onions
1/2 cup (125 ml) cured Italian black olives
1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped walnuts
1 cup (225 ml) olive oil
1/3 cup (80 ml) wine vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) Dijon Mustard
2 tbsp (30 ml) chopped parsley
1 tsp (5 ml) Dried dillweed
1 tsp (5 ml) crushed oregano
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) Freshly ground black pepper

1
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water, 5 to 10 minutes, for fresh, 10 to 15 minutes for frozen.
2
Taste before draining.
3
Drain and rinse with cold water and drain thoroughly.
4
Toss gently with 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil and cool.
5
Slice the peppers into thin strips.
6
Rinse the oives and drain.
7
Mix all the dressing ingredients thoroughly.
8
In a large bowl carefully mix the pasta, peppers, pimentos, onions, olives, walnuts, and dressing.
9
Before serving taste and salt and pepper to desired taste.

1121

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb (.5 kg). cheese or meat filled tortellini, 2 red peppers, 1 jar whole pimentos, 1/2 cup (125 ml) chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, 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!

Tortellini Salad

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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