Zesty Italian Pasta Salad
Italian Pasta Salad with tortellini, Italian meats and cheeses, fresh veggies and an easy homemade Italian dressing.
Servings: 8
Calories:
Ingredients
SALAD INGREDIENTS:
- 2 9 ounce packages fresh cheese tortellini Buitoni brand used
- 8 ounces salami diced
- 1/2 cup pepperoni halved
- 8 ounces provolone cheese diced
- 1/4 cup red onion thinly sliced
- 1 cup mini bell peppers seeded and diced
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 6 ounces can black olives drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup banana peppers rough chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup Zesty Italian Salad Dressing OR homemade recipe below.
Homemade Zesty Italian Dressing:
- 3 flakes1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 3/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 2 teaspoons dry Italian seasoning
- small pinch red pepper flakes OPTIONAL
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk the dressing ingredients together OR add to a small jar with a lid and shake vigorously.
- Cook the tortellini according to package directions then drain and rinse in cold water and add to a large bowl. Blot with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl (except salt and pepper) then fold in 1/2 cup of the Italian dressing. Refrigerate 2-4 hours (up to overnight) for best flavor.
- Before serving toss with the remaining dressing and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
Customize this salad by adding any of your favorite ingredients.
Nutrition
Serving: 0g | Carbohydrates: 0g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 0g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 0mg | Potassium: 0mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 0IU | Vitamin C: 0mg | Calcium: 0mg | Iron: 0mg