Copycat Costco Tortellini Pasta Salad
Ingredients
For the Tortellini Salad
- 1 19-ounce package frozen tricolored tortellini pasta
- 14 ounces canned black olives drained, and halved
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes halved
- 4 ounces salami sliced
- 8 ounces mozzarella cheese pearls
- 1 cup Italian dressing store-bought or recipe to follow
For the Italian Dressing (if making your own)
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Method
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Once finished, taste a few to make sure they are fully cooked (if not, cook for an additional minute or two). Drain, rinse in a colander under cool water, and add to a large bowl.
- To the tortellini, add the fresh mozzarella pearls, cherry tomatoes, black olives, and sliced salami.
- If making the dressing from scratch - add all the dressing ingredients to a large bowl and whisk well. Pour the Italian dressing over the pasta salad, and toss well to combine.
- Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Give the pasta salad a good stir before serving, adding more Italian dressing if needed.
Nutrition
Calories309kcalCarbohydrates6gProtein11gFat28gSaturated Fat8gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat16gCholesterol34mgSodium1353mgPotassium239mgFiber2gSugar2gVitamin A681IUVitamin C14mgCalcium184mgIron1mg
Notes
Additions and Substitutions
- You can add in roasted red peppers, marinated artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, green onion, or chopped red onion for an extra kick.
- Fresh herbs would also give this recipe a kick - a few tablespoons of fresh basil or fresh parsley would be a delicious addition!
- Use green olives or kalamata olives instead of black.