Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe (2024)

This quick and easy Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad recipe is filled with Buitoni® Three Cheese Tortellini, black and green olives and tons of sliced salami.

We love to pair this simple pasta salad with grilled chicken, steak or shrimp!

I’m partnering up with Buitoni® today to share this fantastic, pasta salad featuring their versatile Three Cheese Tortellini.

This easy side dish is perfect for potlucks, parties, and pool-side snacking!

Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad

I love using Buitoni tortellini because it’s fresh and flavorful. You can find it right in the refrigerated section of your grocery store. It only takes a few minutes to cook up and can turn any meal into a hearty and delicious one.

Ingredients Needed For Tortellini Pasta Salad

Here’s a basic list of the ingredients you’ll need in order to make this recipe. As always, you can find the full list of ingredients in the printable recipe card below.

• 20oz. Buitoni Three Cheese Tortellini
• Black Olives
• Green Olives – stuffed with pimento
• Salami

Ingredients for Cheesy Italian Salad Dressing

All you need are a few basic ingredients to whip up this cheesy Italian dressing that gets soaked up by the plump tortellini. It’s a match made in heaven!

• Olive Oil
• Red Wine Vinegar
• Garlic
• Oregano
• Red Pepper Flakes
• Parsley
• Parmesan Cheese

How To Make Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad

This pasta salad comes together so fast, you’ll be making it all the time. It’s one of those easy dishes that you’ll be able to whip up in less than 20 minutes and be ready for the party!

• BOIL TORTELLINIStart by boiling the Buitoni tortellini in water with just a little bit of olive oil. Cook for just 7 minutes, then drain and rinse under cool water to stop the pasta from cooking any further.
• ADD OLIVES & SALAMI Toss in the olives and sliced salami to a large bowl with the cooled tortellini pasta.
• SHAKE UP DRESSING Add all the dressing ingredients to a mason jar, close it up, and shake until fully combined. Pour dressing over pasta salad and stir to coat.

That’s it! It seriously doesn’t get any more simple, or delicious, than that!

Can I Make Tortellini Pasta Salad Ahead of Time?

Yes! This salad is very hearty and can be prepared up to 48 hours in advance. Just keep covered tightly in the fridge and stir again before serving.

If you want to prepare it further in advance, just keep the dressing separate from the pasta and olives and wait until about to serve to combine them.

What To Serve With Pasta Salad

Pasta salad is a great side dish for summer, or any time of the year. I personally love to pair it with grilled chicken, grilled steaks or even grilled shrimp. Here are some great recipes to check out…

• Last Minute Grilled Chicken
• The Best Steaks Ever
• Lemon Cilantro Grilled Shrimp
• Oven Baked Chicken Breasts

More Ways To Use Tortellini

I love how versatile tortellini is!! It’s great for tossing in soups, skillets, salads and so much more! Here are some of my other favorite ways to use it…

• Greek Spinach Tortellini Salad
• Meat Lover’s Tortellini Skillet
• Sausage and Pepper Tortellini Skillet
• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortellini Soup

I can’t wait for you to give this super easy Olive Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe a try! I know you’re going to love it!

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