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Tortellini Pasta Salad with Italian Dressing

Allie Hagerty
This Tortellini Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to serve at your next barbecue! Grab the burgers and the beer, it's BBQ time!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Time to Chill 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 287 kcal

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • chef's knife
  • stockpot
  • serving bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (9 oz) packages of refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 cup bell pepper, diced about 1 large pepper
  • 1 red onion, finely diced
  • 3 ounces colby jack cheese, cubed
  • 2 ounces pepperoni slices, quartered
  • 1 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning blend
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

Instructions
 

  • Drain the tortellini immediately once it is done cooking. Transfer it to a large serving bowl and add the bell pepper, onion, pepperoni, and cheese. Mix to combine.
  • Next, add 1 cup of Italian dressing, as well as the pepper and Italian seasonings. Mix well, making sure to evenly coat the tortellini mixture with the seasonings and dressing. Taste and make adjustments if desired.
  • Cover the tortellini salad and move it to the fridge to chill for an hour(overnight preferred).
  • Before serving, toss the salad, making sure to mix up any dressing that has accumulated on the bottom. Add the reserved 1⁄2 cup ofItalian dressing if necessary, mix well, and serve!

Notes

Make sure everything is cut up into bite-sized pieces.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 22.1gProtein: 7.4gFat: 19.2gSaturated Fat: 5.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.9gMonounsaturated Fat: 2.2gCholesterol: 28.2mgSodium: 806.6mgPotassium: 98.7mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 7g
Keyword cookout food, Pasta, Pasta Salad, Summer
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