Best 2 Easy Tortellini Salad Recipes

Tortellini salad is a vibrant, versatile dish that combines the delicious flavors of tortellini, veggies, and a tangy dressing. It's perfect for a quick lunch, light dinner, or potluck gathering. With so many variations to choose from, you can create a tortellini salad that suits your taste and dietary preferences. Whether you prefer creamy dressings or something lighter and refreshing, there's a recipe out there to tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we'll explore some of the best easy tortellini salad recipes that are sure to become your go-to favorites.

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EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

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A blend of spinach and three-cheese tortellini and marinated artichoke hearts. A perfect summer side dish or main dish! Try my Lite Italian Salad Dressing recipe with this salad!

Provided by Lillian

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini
1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup grated carrots
1 ½ cups oil and vinegar dressing

Steps:

Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1477.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

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This isn't just your regular ol' pasta salad! The dressing is very light and the tortellini make for a very filling dish. You could easily serve this with some crusty bread and a nice salad for a lovely, light meal.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1-8 oz pkg. spinach filled tortellini-dry type (ronzoni or barilla brand) not frozen
1-8 oz pkg. 3 cheese tortellini-dry type also
1-6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts-cut into small pieces
1 pt grape tomatoes-cut in half or 1 large beefsteak tomato seeded and diced
6 oz. can(s) black pitted olives-drained and sliced
1/2 red onion-sliced thin
1/4 c grated carrots
2 Tbsp fresh parsley-chopped-as a garnish.
~~~~ my salad dressing ~~~~
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
3 oz corn oil
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp salt

Steps:

1. In a small bowl or jar, mix together the salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
2. Cook both tortellini packages according to the package directions, al dente.
3. Drain and cool completely, and set aside.
4. In a large salad serving bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, red onion and carrots.
5. Then add in all the cooled tortellinis and toss well.
6. Shake or wisk to salad dressing very well and immediately pour the entire amount over the tortellini salad. Toss til evenly coated.
7. Refigerate a few hours or overnight. Toss again before serving. And add some chopped fresh parsley for even more color!

Tips:

Use fresh ingredients: Fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese will make your tortellini salad more flavorful.
Choose a variety of tortellini: Different types of tortellini, such as cheese, meat, or vegetable, will add different flavors and textures to your salad.
Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite.
Let the tortellini cool before assembling the salad: This will prevent the salad from becoming soggy.
Use a light dressing: A vinaigrette or light mayonnaise-based dressing will help to keep the salad light and refreshing.
Add some crunch: Chopped nuts, seeds, or croutons will add some crunch and texture to your salad.
Serve the salad immediately: Tortellini salad is best served immediately after it is made.

Conclusion:

Tortellini salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. With its variety of flavors and textures, tortellini salad is sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give tortellini salad a try. You won't be disappointed!

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