Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad
Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad is a vibrant and refreshing dish that brings together the rich flavors of roasted red peppers and creamy parmesan cheese. This colorful salad is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer picnic, attending a potluck, or enjoying a quick weeknight dinner. With its delightful textures and customizable ingredients, it promises to be a crowd-pleaser. Plus, it can be made ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully in the fridge. Simple yet satisfying, this tortellini salad will quickly become a go-to recipe in your culinary repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Salad
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb refrigerated tortellini
- 8 oz mozzarella cheese (cubed)
- 4 oz mini pepperoni
- 4 oz sliced black olives
- ½ pint cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 2 jarred roasted red peppers (diced)
- 3 tbsp roasted red pepper oil
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions; drain and cool.
- In a large bowl, mix mini pepperoni, black olives, mozzarella cubes, cherry tomatoes, diced roasted red peppers, and cooled tortellini.
- In another bowl, whisk together the roasted red pepper oil, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and parmesan cheese.
- Pour the dressing over the salad mixture and gently stir to combine; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving; garnish with fresh basil.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg