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Tortellini Pasta Salad

URL: https://www.askchefdennis.com/tortellini-pasta-salad/

Ingredients

The pasta

  • 16 oz tri-color cheese tortellini

The dressing

  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

The vegetables

  • 1 cup cucumbers, sliced and cut in half
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
  • 1 cup red onion, diced
  • ½ cup shredded carrots
  • 1 cup chickpeas (optional)

For garnish

  • 1 tablespoon Italian parsley or basil, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Cook the tortellini according to package directions until al dente.
  2. Drain and rinse the tortellini with cold water, then place in a large bowl and drizzle with olive oil to prevent sticking.
  3. Let the tortellini cool for 10-15 minutes.
  4. Prepare the vinaigrette by whisking together olive oil, red wine vinegar, and lemon juice in a medium bowl.
  5. Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning to the vinaigrette and whisk to combine.
  6. Add the cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, shredded carrots, and chickpeas to the bowl with the cooled tortellini.
  7. Pour half of the vinaigrette over the pasta and vegetables, stirring to combine thoroughly.
  8. Pour the remaining vinaigrette over the salad and stir again, adjusting seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6
Calories
628
Total fat
43g
Total carbohydrates
47g
Total protein
15g
Sodium
732mg
Cholesterol
29mg

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