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Flat view of Antipasto Chopped Salad with Tortellini in large white salad bowl. Bowl of chopped Romaine lettuce, blue and white striped towel, tongs, small bowl of salad, small bowl of pepperoni, and wooden board sit in partial view around large salad bowl.
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Antipasto Chopped Salad with Tortellini

This vibrant and flavorful Antipasto Chopped Salad with Tortellini is salty, savory, and cheesy. It's made with a base of crunchy Romaine lettuce, cheesy tortellini, and Italian ingredients like pepperoni, salami, fresh mozzarella, cherry peppers, black olives, onion, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Course Appetizer, Salad
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Author Jessica

Equipment

  • 1 large salad bowl or mixing bowl

Ingredients

  • 8 oz. cheese tortellini
  • 2-3 cups Romaine lettuce chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
  • 1/2 cup diced salami
  • 1/2 cup fresh mozzarella halved
  • 1/3 cup cherry peppers quartered
  • 3/4 cup black olives
  • 1/3 cup red onion thinly sliced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup balsamic vinaigrette

Instructions

  • Cook the tortellini according to package. Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside to cool.
  • Chop lettuce into small bite-sized pieces and add to large salad bowl.
  • Add pepperoni, salami, mozzarella, cherry peppers, and onion to salad bowl.
  • Add cooled tortellini to the salad bowl along with balsamic vinaigrette. Season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
  • Serve salad immediately.