This Tortellini, Roasted Tomato and Salami Salad is a great way to showcase those beautiful summer tomatoes!
Summer is for salads at our house. How bout you folks?
Salads are just plain simple, they feed a crowd and they always go over well with family and friends.
A few of our summer favorites are my Chicken Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with Creamy Poppyseed Dressing, my Gram’s Easy Macaroni Salad and my Southwestern Quinoa Salad with Lime Dressing and Cotija Cheese.
Open my fridge at any point over the summer and without a doubt there will be some kind of salad to enjoy for lunch, dinner or whenever the craving hits.
And we’re not just talkin’ greens. We’re talkin’ loaded salads. Loaded with all the good things, like today’s Tortellini, Roasted Tomato and Salami Salad.
This one feeds like a meal and to make it SUPER easy, because I know how busy you guys are having fun during the summer, you can even opt for bottled salad dressing from the market if you’d like. No judgement here.
When our oldest son Sean was home recently, I whipped this one up especially for him because it had all the ingredients he enjoys; cheese tortellini, roasted grape tomatoes, hard salami, fresh mozzarella and a handful of arugula all tossed in a tangy balsamic vinaigrette.
It’s as simple as that.
Sean gave it the two thumbs up!
Bet you will too. Enjoy!
A Few Cook’s Notes for Tortellini, Roasted Tomato and Salami Salad
I used hard salami from the cold cut counter at my market. I had them slice me three 1/2-inch thick slices which came to just a bit over 8-oz.
I love the peppery taste of the arugula, but if you’re not a fan, you can substitute what you prefer.
I purchased an 8-oz. ball of fresh mozzarella and ripped it into pieces, but you could also use mini fresh mozzarella balls.
Tortellini, Roasted Tomato and Salami Salad
Print Recipe Pin RecipeIngredients
- 2 cups grape tomatoes
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp. freshly grated black pepper
- 16 oz. package cheese-filled tortellini
- 8 oz. hard salami, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups arugula
- 1 8-oz. ball fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinagrette dressing, you can make homemade or to save time I use Ken's
Homemade Balsamic Vinagrette
- 3 Tbsp. balsamic vinegar
- 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Toss tomatoes with olive oil, salt and pepper until well coated. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Pour tomatoes onto tray. Bake for 20 minutes until tomatoes burst. Remove from oven and let cool.
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and let cool.
- To a large bowl, add cooled tortellini, tomatoes, salami, arugula and mozzarella and toss gently with about 1/2 cup of the balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
Balsamic Vinagrette Dressing
- In a small bowl, combine vinegar, Dijon, and the garlic. Slowly add the oil, whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Perfect summer time lunch for the beach ! We both ( my son and I ) will equally enjoy our favourite ingredients :-) Thank you MaryAnn !
Isn’t it just? Hope you both enjoy it my friend! Happy weekend.
I definitely eat a lot of salads, especially in the summer months! This one looks jam packed with flavour and talk about hearty! It would totally be a welcomed addition to any bbq. Pinned! Have a lovely weekend, Mary Ann :)
Thanks for pinning Dawn! This one’s a winner. My son Sean loves it!
I enjoy salads year round, but especially in the summer with all the fresh produce. I can definitely see adding this one to the salad rotation, particularly since it has tortellini and salami in it. My husband would even enjoy this one and he doesn’t eat a lot of salads!
I bet he would Leanne! It’s loaded with all the good things! Happy weekend ahead!
Salads are a regular at my house any time of year! This one looks awesome–it’s perfect for BBQ season!
Thanks Kelsie! I’ll be serving this one all summer long!
We live on salads during the Summer and I love salads like this that have it all and are hearty enough for any meal or just as a great side for grilled meat. Lovely!
It really does feed like a meal Jennifer! It’s my son Sean’s favorite!
I’m the very same way in the summer, with a hearty salad in the fridge at all times. This one looks so hearty and delicious that it will certainly be on the menu this summer!
Hope you enjoy it Marissa! Happy weekend ahead!
What an amazing, delicious looking salad! If this was in my fridge, I’d eat it for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
Lol! Thanks Chris!
Summer is definitely ALL about the salads in my house too! I’m a salad freak in general, but especially when the weather is warm. And if salads look like this – ALL THE BETTER! Seriously, Mare! This looks absolutely delicious!!! I’m loving the combination of flavors and textures here! Plus, I mean, can you really go wrong with tortellini in a salad?! Me thinks not! ;) Can’t wait to make this (and not share)! Pinned!
Sean absolutely loved this one Chey! He said he’d definitely be making it on his own too. It’s so easy and works well for snacking, lunch or dinner! Happy weekend!
Yes!! I love this. I actually just bought tortellini for the kids, and I was considering what I could do with it to make it more appealing for myself, and now I have the answer! I’m all over this!
Hope you enjoy it Katherine! It’s loaded with all the good things!
Delicious! Those roasted tomatoes have to add so much flavor! This salad looks like it has something for everyone and really can be served as a meal. Today is our last day of school and I’m ready for the summer to begin!
Yay for the last day of school Kathy! Happy summer!
Oh man! You know how I feel about this one! I’d like to do a swan dive straight into that platter! So much delicious right there! Have a great weekend, my friend!
Lol! Swan dive away Annie! Hope you have a great weekend too. Summer is here!
I can totally get on board with this salad for the summer, love the cheesy tortellini!
Me too Kev! Thanks!
Those roasted tomatoes are inspired!!
Such an easy, delicious salad for all your summer parties Sue!
Mary Ann, this is a gorgeous salad with all my favorite ingredients! This needs to be tomorrow night’s dinner – my family would love it!
Thanks so much Kelly! I hope you enjoy it!
This salad is very easy to make and was a big hit. I omitted the fresh rosemary, and used more honey b/c the vinaigrette tasted to tart for me.
Hmmm. There’s no rosemary in this one Martina. Glad you enjoyed it!
I love salads in the summer – especially pasta salads. Tortellini is a great pasta to use – since you get the added bonus of it being filled with cheese. Love all the flavors going on in this salad – and I love how easy it is to make – perfect for upcoming hot days!
Hope you give it a go Geraldine!
What a delicious dish! This is packed full of such wonderful flavours :) I love the combination! It looks so beautiful also.
Thanks so much Alex!
This Italian style pasta salad is one of our favs!! I love what you did with it with the roasted tomatoes and tortellini!!
Thanks Joanne!