Description
This Muffuletta Tortellini Salad is a delightful combination of cheese tortellini, fresh vegetables, and marinated artichokes, all tossed in a tangy olive oil and red wine vinegar dressing. It’s a perfect dish for picnics, potlucks, or a light lunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- Kosher salt
- 8 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini
- 1 pint grape tomatoes, quartered
- 1 cup giardiniera vegetables, drained and chopped
- One 6-ounce jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella-and-pepperoni rolls (or any other variation of a fresh mozzarella roll)
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Cook Tortellini: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook according to package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
- Add Vegetables: Add the quartered grape tomatoes, chopped giardiniera vegetables, chopped artichoke hearts, and chopped olives to the bowl with the tortellini.
- Prepare Dressing: Drizzle the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the tortellini and vegetables. Toss well to combine.
- Prepare Mozzarella: Thinly slice the mozzarella roll. Set half aside for garnishing the pasta. Quarter the remaining half and toss with the tortellini and vegetables.
- Season and Garnish: Season the pasta with additional salt and freshly ground black pepper. Toss with the chopped parsley, reserving about a teaspoon for garnish.
- Serve: Transfer the pasta salad to a flat plate. Surround the pasta salad with the reserved cheese slices and top with the parsley garnish. Serve at room temperature.
Notes
- Use your favorite type of fresh mozzarella roll, such as one stuffed with prosciutto, pepperoni, or sundried tomatoes.
- This salad can be prepared ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to serve. Bring to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling, Mixing
- Cuisine: American, Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg