Tortellini Salad
Tortellini Salad blends tender cheese-filled pasta with marinated artichokes, mozzarella, pepperoni, and olives, all tossed in a bright two-vinegar Italian dressing. It’s tangy, savory, and full of contrasting textures—perfect for picnics, potlucks, or make-ahead lunches when served well-chilled.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tortellini Salad, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 47 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 28
- Performance
- 30
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Start the salad: Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring it to a rolling boil; stir in the tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes.
- 3
While the tortellini cook, make the dressing: Whisk the oil, both vinegars, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- 4
Finish the salad: Drain the tortellini, then rinse with cold water and drain again. Transfer to a large bowl and add the artichoke hearts, mozzarella, pepperoni, olives, and green onions.
- 5
Pour the dressing over the top and toss until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
- Calories 326.7 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 12.93 g Good Source 26%
- Carbohydrate 22.53 g 8%
- Total Fat 21.47 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 6.69 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 38.77 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 687.5 mg High 30%
- Dietary Fiber 1.46 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.45 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 178.34 mg Moderate 14%
- Iron 1.67 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 5.06 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 112.91 mcg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin C 2.33 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Tortellini Salad is an Italian side dish recipe made with 11 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Green Onion. Each serving provides about 326.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tortellini Salad?
- It is an Italian salad recipe made with 11 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch or salad.
- What is Tortellini Salad made of?
- The main ingredients are Artichoke Hearts, Balsamic Vinegar, Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Green Onion, Italian Seasoning. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tortellini Salad?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 326.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tortellini Salad easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Tortellini Salad healthy?
- Tortellini Salad has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 326.7 calories and 12.93 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 687.5 mg (30% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.69 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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