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February 19, 2025

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Tender cheese tortellini tossed with veggies, mozzarella pearls, veggies, and creamy Italian dressing. My go-to for BBQs, road trips, camping, picnics, and luncheons!

Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad

Ingredients

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Milk and 5 other allergens identified

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Creamy Italian Dressing

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In a small bowl, whisk together the red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper until smooth.
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While whisking, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until creamy and emulsified. Taste and add more salt and pepper as needed. Store in a jar in the fridge for up to a week.

Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad

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Cook the cheese tortellini in a pot of salted, boiling water until al dente, according to package directions (about 3-5 minutes). Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent it from cooking further. Let it cool completely at room temperature or in the fridge while you prep the other ingredients.
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Toss the cooled tortellini with the chickpeas, mozzarella pearls, sundried tomatoes, pickled peppers, cucumber, Parmesan, and basil. Stir in half of the creamy Italian dressing. Taste, and add more dressing according to taste. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

  • Tortellini Texture Trick 🍝
    Cook tortellini just until al dente and immediately rinse with cold water to stop cooking, preventing mushy pasta in your salad.
  • Flavor Marination Magic đŸŒ¶ïž
    Let the prepared salad sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the ingredients to meld and intensify their flavors.
  • Moisture Management 💧
    Drain jarred ingredients like artichoke hearts and pepperoncinis thoroughly to prevent excess liquid from diluting your dressing's flavor and making the salad watery.
  • Cheese Pearl Pro Tip 🧀
    Pat mozzarella pearls dry with paper towels before adding to prevent excess moisture and ensure they distribute evenly throughout the salad.
  • Dressing Depth Technique đŸ„—
    Whisk the dressing ingredients vigorously to emulsify, creating a creamy and well-integrated sauce that clings perfectly to the pasta and ingredients.

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Sunday Table

I’m Sara, the creator behind Sunday Table, sharing cozy, modern small bites and mini desserts made for entertaining. Trained in baking and culinary arts, I’ve been creating elevated, crowd-pleasing recipes since 2012 (with lots of coffee). ☕

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