Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe

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 Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad 

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This Mediterranean tortellini pasta salad recipe has the perfect combination of flavors and makes for a delicious side dish to a grilled protein or main course salad that’s perfect in the summer months.

Ingredients 

– 20 oz. refrigerated cheese tortellini – 1 cup sliced English cucumber (about half cucumber, sliced into half moons) – 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes (sliced in half) – 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls – 4 oz. thick cut salami (chopped) – 1/2 cup kalamata olives (sliced in half) – 1/2 cup pepperoncini (chopped) – 1/4 cup fresh basil ribbons See post for dressing ingredients

How to Make Mediterranean Tortellini Pasta Salad

Mix pasta salad dressing

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In a large bowl, whisk together lemon zest, red wine vinegar, olive oil, vegetable oil, garlic, dijon mustard, salt, and pepper until smooth.

 Cook tortellini

Cook the tortellini in a large pot of salted water according to package instructions. Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking and transfer to bowl with dressing.

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Prep ingredients

Slice cucumber in thin half moons, slice tomatoes in half, chop salami, cut or break olives in half, roughly chop pepperoncini, and slice basil.

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Mix pasta salad ingredients

Add the cucumber, tomato, olives, pepperoncini, and salami to the bowl with tortellini and toss together gently until combined. Garnish with basil.

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