Crab tortellini salad is a refreshing and flavorful dish that is perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's made with fresh crab meat, tender tortellini, crisp vegetables, and a tangy dressing. The combination of flavors and textures in this salad is sure to please everyone. Whether you're a fan of seafood or not, you're sure to love this delicious and easy-to-make salad.
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EASY CRAB TORTELLINI
Here's a super easy, super simple method for making stuffed pasta using wonton wrappers. If you'd rather call these crab wontons or crab dumplings (or even cheater tortellini!), go ahead. No matter what you call them, this is definitely something you want in your bag of culinary tricks. They're loaded with crab and the tortellini shape does a great job of catching and holding on to all the delicious sauce.
Provided by Chef John
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes Tortellini Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
- Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
- Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
- Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
- Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 246.6 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g
CRAB TORTELLINI SALAD
Make and share this Crab Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 2h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain, rinse, and drain again.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini and the remaining ingredients; mix well.
- Cover, and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 638, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 95.9, Sodium 1444.6, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 3.2, Protein 25.6
TORTELLINI SALAD
Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese make this a filling pasta salad. Serve with fruit for a nice summertime meal.
Provided by olivegrower
Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes
Time 1h25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
- Place the tortellini, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
- Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 728.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD
This salad was served at a dear friend's baby shower by a health-conscious friend, who suggested the dressing be prepared with low-fat or fat-free ingredients. Either way, the creamy dressing has plenty of garlic flavor and coats the pasta, romaine and croutons nicely. -Tammy Steenbock, Sembach Air Base, Germany
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 20m
Yield 10 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, milk, 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and garlic. , Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; transfer to a large bowl. Add romaine and remaining Parmesan. Just before serving, drizzle with dressing; toss to coat. Top with croutons and tomatoes if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 14g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 327mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
HEARTY TORTELLINI SALAD
"This salad's a family favorite-especially at summer picnics-and unbelievably easy," writes Susan McCarthy from Old Lyme, Connecticut. "Sometimes I'm embarrassed at how little effort it takes to get such rave reviews! Hope you enjoy this recipe as much as our family does."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water. Add to vegetable mixture and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 220 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 457mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
Tips:
- Fresh ingredients provide the best flavor, so use high-quality crab meat, tortellini, and vegetables.
- Cook the tortellini according to the package directions and rinse them thoroughly with cold water before adding them to the salad.
- Chill the crab meat and tortellini before assembling the salad. This will help keep the salad cold and refreshing.
- Use a light dressing, such as a vinaigrette or lemon-herb dressing. A heavy dressing will overpower the delicate flavors of the crab and tortellini.
- Add some chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley, or chives, to the salad for an extra burst of flavor.
Conclusion:
Crab tortellini salad is a delicious and refreshing dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With its combination of tender crab, plump tortellini, crisp vegetables, and flavorful dressing, crab tortellini salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy salad recipe, give crab tortellini salad a try. You won't be disappointed!
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