Spinach Tortellini Salad

This spinach tortellini salad is a quick and simple pasta salad that the whole family will love! It’s loaded with fresh ingredients and comes together in about 20 minutes.

This is a good time of year to be making this pasta salad because tomatoes and basil straight out of the garden (or from the farmers’ market) make a huge difference in how tasty this salad is.

This spinach tortellini pasta salad doesn’t have too many ingredients, so it’s perfect to throw together when you need something quick for a summer BBQ or picnic.

I whipped up a super fast Italian dressing with pantry staples. It’s nice and light and really lets the salad ingredients shine. I found a tasty local fennel salami that I used in this tortellini salad. You could even use a spicy salami or chorizo if you wish.

Pro tip: The spinach does wilt, so I suggest waiting to add the dressing to just prior to serving.

Will you make this spinach tortellini salad?

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Spinach Tortellini Salad

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword easy pasta salad recipe, spinach tortellini salad

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 6

Author Salt & Lavender

Ingredients

• 8 ounces salami, chopped
• 1 (25 ounce) package cheese tortellini
• 1/2 small red onion
• 2 cups spinach (packed) chopped
• 8 ounces tomatoes (grape, cherry, etc.) halved
• Handful fresh basil sliced thin
• Salt & pepper to taste

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil a large, salted pot of water for the tortellini. Cook it according to package directions. Once cooked, rinse with cool water and drain well.

2. Meanwhile, add the dressing ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together (or shake in a jar).

3. Prep your other ingredients and add them to a large bowl.

4. Once the tortellini has cooled a bit, add it to the bowl and toss everything with the dressing. Serve immediately. 

Recipe Notes

• The spinach can wilt, so I suggest adding the dressing right before eating this pasta salad.
• Adjust dressing ingredients as needed e.g. add more oil or vinegar to suit your tastes.
• If you prefer, you can use store-bought Italian salad dressing instead of the homemade one. 
• Serves 6-8 depending on how much people eat (can be a side dish or main course).

Love summer pasta salads? You may also like my balsamic caprese pasta salad, my chorizo pasta salad, or my easy Italian pasta salad recipe.