Description
Enjoy the vibrant flavors of summer with this Summertime Tortellini Pasta Salad With Vegetables. This refreshing dish combines tender tortellini with seasonal vegetables, creating a colorful and nutritious salad that’s perfect for picnics, barbecues, or casual family dinners. In just 10 minutes of preparation, you can whip up a delightful meal that pairs beautifully with grilled meats or stands alone as a satisfying vegetarian option. Chilling the salad enhances the flavors, making it an ideal choice for those hot summer days.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8-9 oz) tortellini (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium zucchini (thinly sliced)
- 1 large carrot (peeled and diced)
- 1 pint grape tomatoes (halved)
- 5 green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves (diced)
- 3/4 cup creamy ranch dressing
- 2–3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil water in a pot according to package directions for the tortellini. Cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooled tortellini with sliced zucchini, diced carrot, halved grape tomatoes, green onions, and parsley.
- Pour in the ranch dressing and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Toss gently until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving to allow flavors to meld.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg