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Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad

Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad: Flavor in Every Bite

This Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad is a flavorful quick-prep dish that combines pasta, salami, and zesty peppers for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Salads
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Salad
  • 1 package Cheese Tortellini cooked and cooled
  • 6 oz Dry Salami thinly sliced
  • 8 oz Provolone Cheese cubed
  • 1/2 cup Pickled Banana Pepper Rings
  • 2 cups Iceberg Lettuce finely shredded
For the Creamy Dressing
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tbsp Dried Oregano reserve some for garnish
  • to taste Cracked Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Colander
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook Tortellini: Boil salted water, add cheese tortellini, cook for 3-5 minutes until al dente. Drain and rinse under cold water, set aside to cool.
  2. Make Dressing: Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, half of the dried oregano, and cracked black pepper until smooth.
  3. Combine Ingredients: In a bowl, mix cooled tortellini, dry salami, provolone cheese, and pickled banana peppers. Fold gently.
  4. Add Dressing & Toss: Pour dressing over salad, toss gently to combine, maintaining the tortellini integrity.
  5. Incorporate Lettuce: Fold in shredded iceberg lettuce last, garnish with remaining oregano and cracked black pepper.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Add iceberg lettuce right before serving for optimal crunch. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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