Tortellini Antipasto Salad
Tortellini Antipasto Salad is a flavorful and refreshing dish that combines tortellini pasta with various antipasto ingredients. It typically includes cooked tortellini pasta, cherry tomatoes, mozzarella cheese, salami or pepperoni, olives, artichoke hearts, red onions, and a zesty vinaigrette dressing.
Ingredients
Balsamic Vinaigrette Ingredients:
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tsps shallot finely minced
- salt and black pepper to taste
Salad Ingredients:
- 20 oz. tortellini refrigerated
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups arugula fresh
- 2 tablespoons basil fresh, sliced
- 4 oz. Pepper Jack cheese or other white cheese, cut into chunks
- 4 oz. pepperoni cut into small chunks
- 1 cup black olives cut in half
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes or grape tomatoes, cut in half
- sea salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette divided
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese shaved
Instructions
- Prepare the balsamic vinaigrette by combining all ingredients in a salad shaker or glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Cover and shake vigorously until thoroughly combined. Set aside.
- Prepare pasta according to package directions. (Add olive oil to the cooking water as instructed to prevent sticking). Rinse and drain well, and place in a large mixing bowl.
- Add the fresh arugula, basil, Pepper Jack cheese, pepperoni, olives, and tomatoes. Season with salt and black pepper, to taste, and drizzle half the balsamic vinaigrette dressing on top. Gently fold the ingredients together with a spoon until thoroughly combined.
- To serve, transfer the salad to a large serving bowl and top with shaved Parmesan cheese and a light drizzle of the remaining balsamic vinaigrette. Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Notes
The Pepper Jack cheese is a spicy derivative of Monterey Jack cheese which originated in Monterey, California. If it is not available, Provolone or another semi-soft white cheese can be used instead.
Nutrition
Calories: 1157kcal (58%)Carbohydrates: 72g (24%)Protein: 37g (74%)Fat: 81g (125%)Saturated Fat: 20g (125%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 36gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 111mg (37%)Sodium: 2054mg (89%)Potassium: 272mg (8%)Fiber: 7g (29%)Sugar: 11g (12%)Vitamin A: 853IU (17%)Vitamin C: 10mg (12%)Calcium: 514mg (51%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
