Italian Balsamic Pasta Salad
Servings: 10
Calories: 313kcal
It's the combination of creamy mayonnaise with balsamic vinaigrette that makes this Italian-style pasta salad so delicious! Prepared with cheese-filled tortellini, cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, celery, and parmesan, this salad is the perfect summer side!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams cheese tortellini pasta, cooked according to package instructions, drained and rinsed under cold water until cold
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinaigrette
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
- 1 cup cucumbers, chopped
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, sliced
Instructions
- Placed the cooked, cooled tortellini pasta into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
- In a smaller bowl, add the mayonnaise, balsamic vinaigrette, ground black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning. Whisk to combine.
- Transfer the sauce mixture to the bowl of tortellini and add in all of the prepared veggies and parmesan cheese. Stir well to combine.
- Taste for seasoning and adjust accordingly.
- Transfer the salad to a glass bowl with a tight fitting lid. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 485mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 271IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 115mg | Iron: 2mg