Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad Pressure Cooker Recipe
This Italian Grinder Tortellini Salad is a bold and refreshing pasta salad delivering all the flavors of a classic Italian grinder in a chilled, satisfying dish.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Salad Ingredients
- ¾ cup mayonnaise creamy
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 19 ounces cheese tortellini cooked and cooled
- ⅓ cup pepperoncini drained and chopped
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese grated
- ½ medium red onion diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup sliced pepperoni chopped
- 1 cup sliced salami chopped
- 1 cup deli ham chopped
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook the tortellini in a pressure cooker for 1-2 minutes less than package directions. Perform a quick natural release and drain.
- Cool cooked tortellini on a tray to avoid stickiness later.
- Whisk together mayonnaise, red wine vinegar, garlic powder, black pepper, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in a large bowl.
- Gently toss cooked and cooled tortellini in the dressing. Fold in pepperoncini and parmesan cheese.
- Add red onion, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, salami, and ham. Toss gently until well combined. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
This salad develops more flavor as it chills — don’t skip the fridge time! Great for lunch, a potluck, or prep ahead meals.