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Grinder Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad

Grinder Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad

This is my favorite easy pasta salad recipe for all the summer BBQ's and get togethers!
Prep Time: 8 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Course: dinner side dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Grinder Salad Tortellini Pasta Salad
Servings: 7

Ingredients

  • 1 cup of mayo
  • 2 TBSP of red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp of salt
  • 1 tsp of dried oregano, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup pepperoncinis peppers drained
  • 1/3 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 of a red onion chopped
  • 19 oz Frozen cheese tortellini
  • 8 slices of bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1 heaping cup grape tomatoes sliced

Instructions

  • Cook bacon, drain grease, chop it into small pieces and set it aside.
  • Boil cheese tortellini on the stove following the directions on the package. Drain and rinse with cold water and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, mix together mayo, red wine vinegar, salt, oregano, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  • Add cooked cheese tortellini, pepperoncinis peppers, 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, the chopped red onion, sliced tomatoes, and chopped bacon.
  • Refrigerate for at least an hour and serve! Enjoy!

Notes

I like making this recipe with bacon, but you could chop up some pepperoni and/or salami instead if you prefer! 
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