Name: Tortellini Pasta Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 18 ounces cheese tortellini or vegan tortellini*; Italian Dressing; 2 cups halved cherry tomatoes; 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (drained and chopped); 1 cup cooked white beans (drained and rinsed); ½ cup thinly sliced red onion; 5 pepperoncini (stemmed and chopped); 2 cups fresh arugula; 1 cup fresh basil (torn, plus more for garnish); Parmesan or pecorino cheese (optional); Red pepper flakes (optional)

Tortellini Pasta Salad

This tortellini salad recipe is a perfect picnic side dish or make-ahead lunch! It's filled with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, briny artichoke hearts, and a zingy homemade Italian dressing.

25 min total 20 min prep 5 min cook 6

Instructions

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1 Cook the tortellini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
2 Prepare the dressing according to the instructions in this recipe.
3 In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, tomatoes, artichokes, beans, onion, and pepperoncini. Add half the dressing and toss to combine. Add the arugula and basil and toss again. Season to taste and add Parmesan, red pepper flakes, and more dressing, if desired. Garnish with more fresh basil. Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.