Italian Antipasto Tortellini Pasta Salad is an easy, cold, make ahead salad which takes under 20 minutes to make and is perfect for picnics, barbecues and family dinners!
Cook the pasta in salted water according to package instructions till al dente. Drain, wash with cold water (to prevent sticking) and set aside.
Add all the ingredients for the dressing to a jar or blender and blend for a minute or two.
Toss all the ingredients for the salad with the dressing and refrigerate for at least 3-4 hours. The pasta stays well in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Notes
Always add the pasta to boiling water. Never add pasta to warm or room temperature water. Time it and cook it till al dente.
You can also use a store bought Italian salad dressing for this recipe.
Let your pasta cool completely before tossing it with the other ingredients.If it’s still warm, the heat will start to cook and wilt the veggies.