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A vibrant and festive Christmas Salad featuring fresh greens, fruits, and nuts.

Christmas Salad

A colorful and tasty salad featuring crunchy vegetables, flavorful cheese, and hearty tortellini, perfect for adding a fresh touch to holiday meals.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Salad, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 24 oz cheese tortellini Cook according to package directions
  • 1 cup salami, diced
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup black olives, sliced
  • 1/2 cucumber diced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella pearls
  • 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup Italian dressing
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley or basil (optional) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the tortellini according to the package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water, then let it cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cooked tortellini, diced salami, halved tomatoes, diced cucumber, sliced black olives, mozzarella pearls, and finely chopped red onion.
  3. Pour the Italian dressing over the salad, and sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
  4. Toss gently until everything is well coated.
  5. Season with salt and black pepper. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

Store any leftover Christmas Salad in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about 2-3 days. The flavors will continue to blend, making it just as tasty the next day. Make sure the tortellini is completely cool before mixing it with other ingredients to prevent wilting.