Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad
A delightful salad featuring soft tortellini, savory salami, and colorful vegetables. It's refreshing, protein-packed, and perfect for lunches or light dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups tortellini
- 1 cup salami, diced
- 1 cup provolone cheese, diced
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup red onion, diced
- 1/4 cup black olives, sliced
- 1/4 cup pepperoncini, sliced
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Dressing
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Preparation
- Cook tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and let cool.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooled tortellini, salami, provolone cheese, cherry tomatoes, green bell pepper, red onion, black olives, pepperoncini, and fresh basil.
- Drizzle with Italian dressing and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Notes
Serve the salad chilled or at room temperature. It makes a great main dish or side salad. Garnish with extra fresh basil or cheese, and pair with crusty bread for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.