Description
Grinder Tortellini Salad delivers a vibrant mix of cheese tortellini, crisp cucumber, sweet cherry tomatoes, and savory smoked beef tossed in a bright olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or a quick lunch, this salad balances creamy pasta with fresh vegetables and a hint of herbaceous parsley. Ready in just 30 minutes, it holds up well chilled, making it an easy, crowd‑pleasing option for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces cheese tortellini
- 1 cup diced smoked beef
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup diced cucumber
- ½ cup diced red onion
- ¼ cup sliced black olives
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the cheese tortellini according to package instructions, then drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, diced smoked beef, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, red onion, black olives, and parsley.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to enhance the flavors.
Notes
- Serve chilled with crusty bread for added texture. Enjoy it!!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch
- Method: Boiling, Tossing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Grinder Tortellini Salad, tortellini salad recipe, easy pasta salad, summer picnic dishes, smoked beef pasta, quick lunch salads