Description
Cheddar Smoked Beef Ranch Tortellini Salad is a crowd‑pleasing cold pasta dish that mixes cheese‑filled tortellini, smoky beef, sharp cheddar, cherry tomatoes, and green onions with a creamy ranch‑grape juice dressing. Perfect for easy lunches, potlucks, or quick weeknight meals, this recipe offers vibrant colors, balanced flavors, and a satisfying texture that stays fresh when chilled.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup smoked beef, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing
- 1/4 cup grape juice
- 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini until al dente, drain and rinse with cold water.
- Add smoked beef, shredded cheddar, cherry tomatoes, and green onions to the pasta.
- Whisk ranch dressing with grape juice to create a smooth dressing.
- Pour dressing over the pasta mixture and toss gently to coat.
- Season with salt and pepper, chill for at least 30 minutes, then serve.
Notes
- For extra crunch
- toast pine nuts and sprinkle on top before serving. Adjust grape juice for desired sweetness. Keep dressing separate if storing longer than a day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boil and toss
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheddar Smoked Beef Ranch Tortellini Salad, easy tortellini salad, ranch dressing recipe, quick lunch ideas, smoked beef recipes, cheese tortellini salad, creamy pasta salad, weeknight meals, potluck side dishes, easy summer salads