on Jun 08, 2016, Updated Apr 19, 2023 16 Comments This easy Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is a summer staple! Perfect for picnics, potlucks, reunions, or to make ahead for easy meals, this is a recipe you’ll turn to time and again! Pasta salads are such versatile dishes. This delicious Tortellini Pasta Salad has been one of my favorites since my first taste! It’s a recipe my sister has made for years and shared with me. It’s perfect anytime, especially in the summer when I love to serve it for simple meals and get-togethers. You can make it ahead or whip it together easily, and can serve as a main dish or a side dish. Tortellini Pasta Salad is definitely a scrumptious recipe to enjoy often!
Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
A little different from other pasta salads, such as Macaroni Salad, this recipe is made with cheesy tortellini for an even more filling salad! You can easily add shredded chicken if you want, but this makes a satisfying meatless meal for lunch or a light supper and is a delicious side dish too.
How to Make Tortellini Pasta Salad
To make it, you’ll need the following:
Ingredients
Cheese tortellini – refrigerated Cherry tomatoes Cucumbers Black olives Feta cheese Homemade Italian Dressing (or store-bought) Fresh oregano for garnish – if desired
Here’s how I make this delicious recipe:
Step-by-Step Instructions
We use homemade Italian Dressing, but of course, you can use your favorite store-bought. But I hope you give the homemade dressing a try sometime. It takes about 5 minutes to make and takes this recipe to a whole new level! A bowl of this is a favorite for lunch or a side dish served for a cookout. It’s a favorite dish I make often!
Make Ahead Instructions
This salad makes a great make-ahead dish! Prepare as directed in the instructions and then wrap well or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Serve cold.
More Favorite Pasta Salads
BLT Pasta Salad Greek Chicken Pasta Salad Pesto Caprese Pasta Salad Here’s my sister’s Easy Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do! Enjoy!Robyn xo From the Add a Pinch recipe archives. Originally published 2015.
