This delicious summer tortellini salad is a perfect side dish to go with your grilled foods. It’s a favorite at pot lucks and is super easy to make!
it’s really popular among our collection of Best summer salad recipes too.
This tortellini salad is made with simple ingredients and comes together quickly, making it easy to prep ahead for gatherings or busy days. The combination of pasta and fresh mix-ins gives it a balanced flavor that works well for both casual meals and larger events.
What drink to serve this with Easy Summer Tortellini Salad?
This summer salad would go well with any fruit juices or cold drinks. If you really want to impress your family or friends, serve this with fruit smoothies! A match made in heaven to curb the summer heat. If you’re looking to spice up the party for adults, try our Dirty Shirly Temple Cocktail or this refreshing Easy Sangria Slush.
Want to add some Meat?
You can add roasted chicken, turkey, ham, or even bacon. If you love fish, you can also add tuna instead. These will be a great addition to your tortellini salad.
Can you make this vegan?
Absolutely! Just substitute some of the ingredients with their vegan counterpart and they should be good. For pepperoni slices, there are vegan alternatives or you can replace it with tofu. As for the pasta, you can ditch the tortellini pasta or you can make your own vegan version. Alternatively, you can just ditch it and substitute it with vegan or plant-based pasta.
How long is this pasta good for?
Stored in the refrigerator with plastic wrap or an air-tight container, this salad should last between 2-3 days, it might even taste better a few days after you make it.
What do I need to make this summer tortellini salad?
- cheesy tortellini pasta
- Italian dressing and marinade
- Italian seasoning
- cherry tomatoes
- pepperoncini
- olives
- cucumber
- pepperoni slices
Don’t miss adding this to your summer menu; it’s an easy side dish that always gets attention. Save this recipe so you have it ready for your next BBQ or potluck, and share it with someone who needs a simple go-to salad. When you make it, come back and let me know how it turned out.
What other recipes should I try?
Easy Summer Tortellini Salad
Ingredients
- 12 oz bag of cheesy tortellini pasta
- ½ cup italian dressing and marinade
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- ½ lb cherry tomatoes
- 8oz pepperoncini, sliced
- 6oz can olives
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 3oz pepperoni slices, sliced in half
Instructions
In a large pot, boil 2-3 quarts of water with a little bit of salt.
Add tortellini, boil for 10 minutes. Drain, and rinse well with cold water. Pour into a large bowl.
Cut tomatoes and pepperoni in half.
Slice cucumber, then cut each slice in half.Â
Slice pepperoncinis, and remove any seeds.
In a small bowl, combine italian dressing and italian seasoning. Stir well, and pour over tortellini. Stir until combined.
Add tomatoes, pepperoncini, olives, cucumber and pepperoni to bowl full of tortellini.
Give it a quick stir to combine everything, cover, and chill for at least one hour before serving.
