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Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad

Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad for Summer Bliss

Enjoy this Roasted Red Pepper and Parmesan Tortellini Salad, a refreshing vegetarian dish perfect for summer gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Refrigerated Tortellini Any flavor
  • 1 cup Mozzarella Cubed, or swap for feta
  • 1/2 cup Mini Pepperoni Omit for vegetarian
  • 1/2 cup Sliced Black Olives Green olives can be used
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Diced bell peppers can be substituted
  • 1 jar Jarred Roasted Red Peppers Reserve the oil for dressing
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Or use parsley if unavailable
For the Dressing
  • 2 tablespoons Roasted Red Pepper Oil Elevates the flavor significantly
  • 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil Grapeseed oil can work as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Balsamic Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be used
  • 1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar Substitute with white wine vinegar if desired
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Pecorino can also be used

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • Whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add tortellini and cook according to package instructions, usually around 3-5 minutes, until tender. Drain and rinse under cold water.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mini pepperoni, black olives, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, and roasted red peppers. Toss gently.
  3. Add the cooled tortellini to the salad mixture and stir carefully until evenly distributed.
  4. Whisk together the roasted red pepper oil, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, red wine vinegar, and parmesan in a separate bowl. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and gently fold until well coated.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour, garnishing with fresh basil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 680mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 750IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, chill overnight. Adjust dressing to your taste preference.

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