ITALIAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD WITH SALAMI AND MOZZARELLA 🍝

Directions:
1. Begin by boiling a pot of water with a pinch of salt for the tortellini. Toss in the cheese tortellini and cook them following the package guidelines, typically taking 3-5 minutes until they rise to the surface and tender to the bite. Drain and rinse with cold water to cool them down quickly. Set aside.

2. Next, whip up the dressing. In a small bowl, blend together olive oil, red wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, and seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir thoroughly until well mixed. This dressing provides an essential tang to the salad.

3. In a large bowl, add the cooled tortellini along with salami, mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, black olives, red onion, and basil. Gently toss the ingredients until they’re well-integrated.

4. Drizzle the dressing over the salad, tossing gently to ensure every piece is coated with flavor. To deepen the flavor, let the salad marinate for about 20 minutes in the fridge before serving.

5. Serve this delightful salad cooled, and relish the Italian flavors with every bite!

Additional Information:
– Preparation time: 10 minutes
– Cooking time: 5 minutes
– Total time: 15 minutes
– Servings: 6

Nutritional Information:
– Approx. 350 calories per serving

Notes:
Feel free to experiment with different ingredients, like adding peppers or your favorite herbs. This pasta salad is a versatile dish perfect for meal prep and can be kept in the refrigerator for a couple of days.