Easy Quick Tortellini Salad

This super quick pasta salad mixes cheese tortellini with Italian salami, marinated mozzarella, and fresh tomatoes. Ready in 5 minutes, it’s perfect for busy days and keeps well.

You know those crazy summer days when it’s too hot to cook but you need something amazing for dinner? This 5 Minute Italian Salami Tortellini Salad is my go-to lifesaver. I stumbled upon this recipe during a particularly scorching summer while looking for something quick to bring to a backyard BBQ. Now it’s my most requested dish at every gathering. The combination of pillowy tortellini, savory salami and marinated mozzarella creates this incredible flavor that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds.

What Makes This Salad Special

The magic of this salad lies in how simple yet impressive it is. Six ingredients and five minutes is all you need. I love watching people’s faces when they taste it for the first time that moment when the fresh basil hits and the marinated mozzarella melts in their mouth. It’s become my secret weapon for potlucks and the perfect side dish when my husband fires up the smoker.

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Tortellini: I always grab fresh tortellini from the refrigerated section. It has this perfect tender bite that dried just can’t match.
Mozzarella: Those little marinated mozzarella balls are crucial here. The herb-infused oil becomes part of the dressing.
Salami: I like to dice mine into tiny bits so you get that salty punch in every bite.
Grape Tomatoes: These sweet little jewels add the perfect pop of freshness.
Basil: Fresh only please. I grab a big bunch because I always sneak extra.

Salt: Just a pinch to make all the flavors sing.

Let’s Make It Together

Start With Perfect Pasta: Get your water boiling and make it salty like the sea. Once it’s rolling drop in your tortellini. I love watching them dance around and float to the top when they’re ready. Give them a quick drain and cool down in a big bowl.
The Magic Mix: Now comes my favorite part. Toss in those marinated mozzarella balls with all their delicious oil don’t even think about draining it. Add your diced salami those juicy tomatoes and tear in fresh basil leaves. Every time I make this my kitchen smells like an Italian garden.
Time to Serve: Give everything a gentle toss and watch it come together into this gorgeous colorful masterpiece. You can serve it right away or pop it in the fridge if you’re not quite ready.