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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad

This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad combines fresh tortellini with vibrant vegetables and a tangy dressing, making it perfect for a refreshing meal.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Whisk

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 12 ounces uncooked cheese tortellini
  • 1 English cucumber sliced into half-inch rounds, then quartered
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 14 ounce can artichoke hearts 5-7 count, quartered
  • 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese pearls
  • 1 pound Genoa salami cut into half-inch cubes
  • 0.5 cup whole pitted kalamata olives
  • 0.5 cup jarred sliced golden pepperoncini drained
  • 0.5 cup red onion chopped
  • 0.33 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon salt and pepper

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Pour water and uncooked tortellini into your pressure cooker. Lock the lid then set it for a quick pressure build for about 3 minutes. Once the timer goes off, do a quick release by turning the valve fast — you’ll hear a hiss.
  • Open lid carefully and drain tortellini in a colander. Rinse under cold water to stop the cooking and cool things down.
  • Grab a big bowl and toss in the tortellini, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, mozzarella pearls, salami, kalamata olives, pepperoncini, red onion, and parsley. You’re creating a rainbow of colors and tastes here.
  • In a smaller bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Parmesan, garlic, onion powder, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. This dressing’s got the punch you wanna taste.
  • Pour dressing over the salad and toss gently so you don’t squish the tortellini or crush the tomatoes.
  • Pop the salad in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to chill and let all those flavors mingle. This slow release of flavor beats any rushed salad you ever had.
  • When it’s time, take it out, give it one last toss, and serve it up with a smile because you got this dish down.

Notes

Serve chilled for the best taste. You can prepare ingredients in advance for a quick assembly.