Description
A vibrant Italian salad combining cheese tortellini, savory deli meats, and fresh vegetables, all tied together with a creamy dressing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cheese tortellini
- 1 cup savory deli meats (salami, pepperoni, or ham)
- 1 cup provolone cheese, cubed
- 1/2 cup creamy dressing (mayonnaise or Italian dressing)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup sliced cucumbers
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (basil or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions and let it cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, deli meats, provolone, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and bell peppers.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the creamy dressing with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to combine.
- Garnish with fresh herbs.
- Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
Customize vegetables based on availability; keep dressing separate if serving later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Italian salad, tortellini salad, summer salad, creamy dressing, deli meats