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Tortellini Antipasto Salad

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 20 ounces refrigerated tortellini
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cups fresh arugula
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil sliced
  • 4 ounces pepper jack or other white cheese cut into chunks
  • 4 ounces pepperoni cut into small chunks
  • 1 cup black olives cut in half
  • 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes cut in half
  • Sea salt and black pepper to taste
  • cup balsamic vinaigrette divided
  • 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese shaved

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, adding a touch of extra virgin olive oil to the boiling water to prevent the pasta from sticking.
  • Once the tortellini are cooked to al dente, drain them and rinse under cool water to stop the cooking process and cool the pasta down.
  • Transfer the tortellini to a large mixing bowl. Add the arugula, basil, pepper jack cheese, pepperoni, black olives, and cherry or grape tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Pour half of the balsamic vinaigrette over the salad ingredients and gently fold everything together.
  • Garnish the top with shavings of parmesan cheese. Drizzle the remaining balsamic vinaigrette and serve!