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Fresh Grinder Tortellini Salad

Are you looking for a vibrant and refreshing dish that will brighten up your table? Look no further than this Fresh Grinder Tortellini Salad. Bursting with colorful vegetables, tender tortellini, and a zesty dressing, this salad is perfect for any occasion—be it a family gathering, a picnic, or just a delightful light meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz fresh tortellini cheese or your choice
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 1 cup cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup red onion finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup black olives sliced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella balls halved
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling tortellini
  • Colander for draining
  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Small bowl for dressing
  • Whisk for mixing dressing
  • Spatula or tongs for tossing salad
  • Knife and cutting board for chopping vegetables

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Begin by bringing a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the fresh tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes. Once cooked, drain the tortellini in a colander and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
  2. Step 2: While the tortellini is cooking, chop your vegetables. Halve the cherry tomatoes, dice the cucumber, and finely chop the red onion. Slice the black olives and halve the mozzarella balls.
  3. Step 3: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, halved cherry tomatoes, diced cucumber, chopped red onion, sliced black olives, halved mozzarella balls, and chopped basil. Gently toss the ingredients together.
  4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  5. Step 5: Pour the dressing over the tortellini salad and toss gently to ensure everything is evenly coated.
  6. Step 6: You can serve the salad immediately or refrigerate it for about 30 minutes to enhance the flavors before serving.

Notes

This salad is great for meal prep and can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Keep the dressing separate until ready to serve for optimal freshness.