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Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad

Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad for Summer Joy

A delightful Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad that brings summer joy with vibrant flavors and make-ahead convenience.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 16 oz Refrigerated Tortellini Any flavor
  • 8 oz Mozzarella Cubed
  • 3 oz Mini Pepperoni Optional for vegetarian
  • 1 cup Sliced Black Olives
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 1 jar Jarred Roasted Red Peppers Diced, reserve oil
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Chopped for garnish
For the Dressing
  • 1/4 cup Roasted Red Pepper Oil
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Freshly grated

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Colander
  • medium mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the refrigerated tortellini and cook according to the package instructions, about 3-5 minutes.
  2. Once cooked, drain tortellini and let them cool completely.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine mini pepperoni, sliced black olives, cubed mozzarella, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced roasted red peppers. Fold gently.
  4. Add the cooled tortellini to the bowl and gently stir to combine.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together reserved roasted red pepper oil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and parmesan cheese until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the dressing over the salad mixture, gently folding to coat.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, cover, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  8. Before serving, sprinkle chopped fresh basil over the salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best flavor, let the salad chill overnight. This dish can adapt to vegetarian options by omitting meat and using grains instead of tortellini.

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