Mediterranean Crispy Tortellini Salad
June 29, 2026
Good salads are one of life’s great pleasures, and this one is no exception. Using air-fried tortellini instead of traditional croutons makes our Mediterranean Crispy Tortellini Salad extra-substantial (and a little cheesier) for dinners, cookouts or as an appetizer. Kalamata olives and cucumbers add flavor and freshness for a summer-inspired dish that you’re bound to love. Try this recipe when you want something fresh and fun!
SERVINGS
6
PREP TIME
15 min
COOK TIME
15 min
Ingredients
-
1(20 oz.) package tortellini pasta
-
1tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
-
1head romaine lettuce, roughly chopped
-
1(10 oz.) package mozzarella pearls
-
½cup L&B Caesar Dressing
-
½cup grated Parmesan cheese
-
⅓cup seeded, small-diced cucumbers
-
¼cup small-diced red onion
-
¼cup rough-chopped kalamata olives
-
¼cup L&B Julienne-Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes
-
½teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
-
Balsamic glaze, for drizzling
Directions
-
1
Heat an air fryer to 400 F. In a small bowl, toss the tortellini and olive oil until well coated, then transfer the pasta to the air fryer basket.
-
2
Air fry for 7 minutes, toss, and air fry for 3 minutes more, or until the tortellini are golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
-
3
In a large bowl, combine the lettuce, mozzarella, L&B Caesar Dressing, Parmesan, cucumbers, onion, olives, L&B Julienne-Cut Sun Dried Tomatoes and pepper; toss to combine. Add the pasta and toss again to combine.
-
4
Garnish with more dressing, Parmesan and balsamic glaze. Serve warm.