Description
Muffaletta Tortellini Salad is a refreshing and vibrant dish that captures the essence of the classic muffuletta sandwich in a delightful pasta form. This salad combines tender tortellini with a medley of savory turkey, flavorful cheeses, and zesty olives, all tossed in a tangy dressing. Perfect for potlucks, picnics, or light family dinners, this recipe takes only 15 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for any occasion. With its customizable ingredients, you can easily adapt this dish to cater to your taste preferences or what you have on hand. Serve it as a main course or a crowd-pleasing side; Muffaletta Tortellini Salad will surely become a new favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces Genoa turkey slices (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 ounces mortadella (cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 ounces capicola (or chicken substitute, cut into bite-size pieces)
- 4 ounces provolone cheese (cut into bite-size cubes)
- 4 ounces mozzarella cheese (cut into bite-size cubes)
- 32 ounces frozen tortellini
- 1/4 cup red apple vinegar
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (divided into 1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 6 ounces Italian giardiniera (chopped)
- 1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/2 cup sliced black olives
- 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together red apple vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, minced garlic, oregano, parsley, and black pepper. Set aside.
- Cut deli meats and cheeses into bite-sized pieces; combine them in a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Boil salted water in a large pot and cook frozen tortellini according to package instructions. Drain and return to the pot.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons of reserved olive oil over tortellini; add the olive salad mixture and toss gently with the meats and cheeses.
- Transfer to a serving bowl or store in an airtight container for up to five days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Salad
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 50mg