Insalata di pasta con tortellini

Ingredienti

• 1 pound cheese tortellini
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• 1 cup mozzarella (cut into bite size pieces, or baby bocconcini)
• 1 cup salami (diced)
• 1/2 cup black olives (sliced)
• 1/4 cup red onion (thinly sliced)
• 1/4 cup fresh basil (chopped)
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 cup Italian dressing
• salt and pepper ( to taste)

Preparazione

1. 1

   Cook The Tortellini:: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the cheese tortellini and cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool.

2. 2

   Assemble The Salad:: In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, salami, black olives, red onion, basil, and parsley.

3. 3

   Dress The Salad:: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad and toss gently to coat all the ingredients. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Chill and Serve:: Cover and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Give it a quick toss before serving.