Muffaletta Tortellini Salad + Video

bowl of italian pasta salad with leftover ham

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Muffaletta Tortellini Salad is an Italian pasta salad recipe with the flavors of a muffuletta sandwich! A great way to use leftover ham!

Author: Donna Elick

Servings:

Prep Time15

Cook Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time55

Ingredients

4 ounces Genoa salami cut into bite size pieces
4 ounces mortadella cut into bite size pieces
4 ounces capicola or ham, cut into bite size pieces
4 ounces provolone cheese cut into bite size cubes
4 ounces mozzarella cheese cut into bite size cubes
32 ounces frozen tortellini

Olive Salad

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided (1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons)
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
6 ounces Italian giardiniera chopped (usually sold in 6 ounce jars)
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers
1/2 cup sliced green olives
1/2 cup sliced Kalamata olives
1/2 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons capers drained

Instructions

Prepare the olive salad:
In a medium bowl, combine vinegar, 1/4 cup olive oil, garlic, oregano, parsley and black pepper. Whisk until well combined. Set aside.
Prepare deli meats and cheeses:
Cut meats and cheeses into bite size pieces, approximately 1/4”- 1/2” in size. Toss well to combine and coat everything well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook tortellini according to package directions. Remove from heat, drain water and add tortellini back to the cooking pot.
Pour 2 tablespoons of reserved olive oil over drained tortellini and stir to combine. Add olive salad to drained tortellini and gently stir to combine. Toss in chopped meats and cheeses and stir again.
Transfer pasta salad to a serving bowl to serve immediately, or to an airtight container to serve within 5 days.
Enjoy!

Video

Notes

Meats and cheeses and be purchased at your grocery store deli counter. Ask for them to be thick cut (approximately 1/4”- 1/2”).

Giardiniera is an Italian mix of pickled vegetables and can be found in your grocery store near the pickles and olives.

Prep Ahead Instructions

Recipe can be prepped several days ahead by making the olive salad and storing it, covered, in the refrigerator. Cut meats and cheeses and refrigerate. On the day you wish to serve, cook tortellini and prepare salad. Muffaletta pasta salad will keep for up to 5 days in the fridge.

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