Tortellini Pasta Salad – a delicious Italian twist on the classic pasta salad. A real crowd-pleaser!

I am not a huge fan of creating classic salads at home. I think it’s the “dressing” issue. There aren’t many bottle dressings that I enjoy, I really need to get on board with creating my own! Are there any favorite recipes you enjoy? Anyhoo, I digress. So for this month I decided to recreate a Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe that my friend Kristi brings over for each get together. She snagged it from Pinterest years ago, and it’s a classic party fave!



Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
- 10 oz package cheese tortellini
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes halved
- 2 oz cans sliced black olives drained
- 8 oz salami diced in bite sized chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
- Handful fresh spinach rinsed and chopped
- Italian salad dressing to taste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Cook your cheese tortellini according to the directions on the package, drain and let cool.
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Add cooked tortellini, tomatoes, olives, salami and cheese to a large bowl and toss.
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Add salad dressing to coat lightly.
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Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
And there you have it, delicious and Tortellini Pasta Salad! So if you’re tapped to bring a side to your next summer soiree, definitely give this one a try! Now remember there are 12 Summer Salad Recipes, so be sure to check out the other amazing recipes from these amazing ladies!

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- Grilled Chicken Summer Berry Salad from Big Bear’s Wife
- Ultimate Green Salad from Betsylife
- Summer Fruit Salad with Cinnamon Honey Syrup from Home Cooking Memories
- Greek Salad from Cooking on the Front Burners
- BBQ Chicken Bacon Ranch Salad from Love Bakes Good Cakes
- Apple Chicken and Feta Salad from Bread, Booze, Bacon
- Easy Cucumber & Onion Salad from Pink Cake Plate
- Easy Chicken Salad from {i love} My Disorganized Life
- Monkey Salad from See Vanessa Craft
- Tex Mex Taco Salad from Around My Family Table
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