How to Make Tortellini Salad with Tomatoes and Peas - A Step-by-Step Guide

This Tortellini Salad with Tomatoes and Peas is a delightful and satisfying dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a tasty dish to bring to a potluck or picnic, this recipe is sure to please.

Filled with tender cheese tortellini, juicy cherry tomatoes, and sweet peas, this salad is a medley of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. The bright and refreshing dressing ties everything together, creating a de...

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Ingredients

  • 3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • ½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas
  • 3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Combine cooled tortellini, cooled peas, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a little bowl; the dressing is supposed to taste sour. Pour over tortellini salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Taste before serving and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 51mg
    • Sodium: 695mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 19g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 122mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 193mg