Description
A hearty and flavorful pasta salad featuring cheese tortellini, Italian deli meats, and fresh vegetables in a bright vinaigrette.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 8 oz chopped mixed Italian deli meats (salami, capicola)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1/2 cup sliced pepperoncini
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- 1/2 cup diced red onion
- 1 cup shredded romaine or arugula
- 1 cup cubed provolone
Instructions
- Boil tortellini in generously salted water for 7-9 minutes or until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.
- In a large bowl, whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, honey, minced garlic, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Add chopped deli meats, cherry tomatoes, pepperoncini, cucumber, red onion, romaine or arugula, and provolone to the bowl.
- Toss everything with the dressing and chill for 30 minutes before serving for the best flavor.
Notes
For a creamier dressing, blend 1/4 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt with the vinaigrette.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg