Description
Best Grinder Tortellini Salad is a must-try recipe that combines bold, deli-style grinder flavors in a creamy tortellini salad.
Ingredients
- Cheese tortellini
- Mayonnaise
- Bacon (cooked & crumbled)
- Pepperoncini peppers
- Grape tomatoes (halved)
- Red onion (thinly sliced)
- Parmesan cheese (grated)
- Red wine vinegar
- Oregano
- Salt
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and cool completely.
- In a large bowl, whisk mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, oregano, salt, and red pepper flakes.
- Add cooled tortellini to the dressing and toss until well coated.
- Fold in bacon, pepperoncini, tomatoes, and red onion.
- Sprinkle in grated parmesan and gently mix.
- Cover and chill for at least 1 hour to let flavors meld.
- Toss once more before serving and adjust seasoning if needed.
Notes
- For best flavor, allow the salad to chill for longer than 1 hour.
- Feel free to add other vegetables or proteins as desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Chilled
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg