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Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella

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This Italian Tortellini Pasta Salad with Salami and Mozzarella is a flavorful, easy-to-make dish filled with cheese tortellini, savory salami, fresh vegetables, and a zesty homemade vinaigrette. Perfect for picnics, potlucks, or meal prep, this cold pasta salad is hearty, refreshing, and bursting with classic Italian flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

  • 1 (20 oz) bag refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 9 oz hard salami, sliced or cubed
  • 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper (any color)
  • 1 (6 oz) can black olives, drained
  • 8 oz mozzarella pearls
  • ⅓ cup fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup shredded or grated parmesan cheese (optional)
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1½ tablespoons Italian seasoning
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Whisk together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Refrigerate while prepping salad.
  2. Cook tortellini according to package instructions (typically 4–5 minutes). Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking.
  3. In a large bowl, combine cooled tortellini, salami, cherry tomatoes, bell pepper, olives, mozzarella, basil, and red onion.
  4. Pour vinaigrette over salad. Toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld.
  5. Toss again before serving. Garnish with parmesan if using. Serve chilled as a main dish or side.

Notes

  • For vegetarian version, omit meat and add roasted veggies or artichokes.
  • Add pepperoncini or red pepper flakes for spice.
  • Use sun-dried tomatoes or burrata for variation.
  • Best served cold; great for make-ahead meals.

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