Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Cook the tortellini according to package instructions—fresh typically requires 5-7 minutes, while frozen takes about 8-10 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- Prepare the vegetables: cut the salami into bite-sized pieces, cube the mozzarella, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the cucumber and red bell pepper. Finely chop the red onion, then toss these ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
- Combine the cooled tortellini with the vegetables and salami-mozzarella mix. Stir carefully to ensure every tortellini piece is coated and preserve its shape.
- Drizzle the Italian dressing over the salad and toss until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the salad with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes before serving. Garnish each serving with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
Notes
Prepare the salad a day in advance for better flavor. Store in an airtight container.
