5-Minute Italian Salami Tortellini Salad (Print version)
A fast Italian salami tortellini salad with cheese tortellini, salami, mozzarella, and zesty dressing. Ready in minutes and perfect for potlucks or weekday lunches.
# Ingredients:
For the salad
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9 oz (255 g) refrigerated cheese tortellini
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4 oz (115 g) Genoa salami, sliced into strips
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8 oz (225 g) fresh mozzarella pearls, halved
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1 cup (150 g) cherry tomatoes, halved
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1 cup (130 g) English cucumber, diced
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1/2 cup (75 g) black olives, sliced
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1/4 cup (30 g) pepperoncini, sliced
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1/4 cup (40 g) red onion, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup (120 ml) zesty Italian dressing
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2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
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Salt and black pepper to taste
# Instructions:
01 -
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook until they float, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water until completely cool.
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While the pasta cools, slice the salami into thin strips, halve the mozzarella pearls and cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber, onion, olives, and pepperoncini.
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Place the cooled tortellini in a large bowl and drizzle with half the Italian dressing. Toss to coat so the pasta absorbs the flavor.
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Add the salami, mozzarella, tomatoes, cucumber, olives, pepperoncini, and red onion. Gently fold together to avoid breaking the cheese.
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Add the remaining dressing, parsley, salt, and pepper. Toss again and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before serving, or serve immediately.
# Good to know:
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Best served slightly chilled or at cool room temperature.
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Toss with extra dressing if the salad has been refrigerated overnight.