Best 4 Southwest Tortellini Salad With Creamy Salsa Dressing Recipes

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SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING RECIPE - (4.4/5)



SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CREAMY SALSA DRESSING Recipe - (4.4/5) image

Provided by PineyCook

Number Of Ingredients 25

Tortellini Salad
23 oz Five cheese tortellini cooked al dente according to package directions*
fresh corn kernels from 1 ear of sweet corn
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, cut in half
1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 of a small red onion, chopped
1 large avocado, chopped
6 slices bacon, crumbled (more or less to taste)
1/3 cup roasted and salted sunflower seeds
1/2 cup finely grated Pepper Jack (may sub Cotija) cheese, or more to taste
Creamy Salsa Dressing
3/4 cup smooth salsa (medium for more of a kick)
1/2 cup sour cream (may sub.plain Greek yogurt)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
juice from 1 lime (2 tablespoons)
1 jalapeno, seeded, deveined and roughly chopped
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1/3 cup loosely packed cilantro
1/2 teaspoon sugar**
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
Milk as needed

Steps:

  • Creamy Salsa Dressing: Add all of the Creamy Salsa Dressing ingredients to a blender or food processor and "chop" then puree until smooth, scraping sides down as needed. Add milk, a tablespoon at a time, to reach desired consistency. Tortellini Salad: Add tortellini, corn, bell pepper, tomatoes, black beans and red onion to a large bowl. Toss to combine with enough Creamy Salsa Dressing to coat (about 2/3 of dressing) and reserve remaining dressing. Chill tossed salad (covered) and reserved dressing separately in the refrigerator for 2 hours (time permitting.). (Tortellini will soak up much of the dressing as it chills). When ready to serve, toss salad with avocado, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheese and desired amount of remaining dressing so its nice and creamy. Taste and add season with salt and pepper if desired. Enjoy! NOTES *I love the tortellini in the refrigerated section of Costco **May want to increase sugar if using Greek yogurt

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD WITH AVOCADO DRESSING RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Salad With Avocado Dressing Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: avocado, garlic, salt, pepper, olive oil, fresh cilantro, lime, lettuce, bell pepper, fresh cilantro, black beans, red onion, corn, scallion, tomato

Provided by Merle O'Neal

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 avocado, halved
1 clove garlic
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
¼ cup olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
1 lime, juiced
1 head lettuce, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
¼ cup fresh cilantro
15 oz black beans, 1 can
½ cup red onion, chopped
15 oz corn, 1 can
¼ cup scallion
¾ cup tomato, chopped

Steps:

  • Add all dressing ingredients to a blender, blend until smooth.
  • In a large bowl add lettuce, peppers, cilantro, beans, onion, corn, green onion, and tomatoes.
  • Top with prepared dressing; toss to coat.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 342 calories, Carbohydrate 44 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 12 grams, Protein 10 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SOUTHWEST TORTELLINI CASSEROLE



Southwest Tortellini Casserole image

Make and share this Southwest Tortellini Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Kid Friendly

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
9 -10 ounces refrigerated cheese tortellini, can use any type
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 1/2 cups low-fat sour cream, can use regular
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1/2 cup sliced black olives
3/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease/spray a 1 1/2 qt casserole dish.
  • In a bowl, toss together the black beans, tortellini, green chilies, diced tomatoes and cumin. Mix well and pour into the prepared casserole dish.
  • In another bowl, stir together the sour cream, lime juice and sugar; evenly spread this over mixture in the casserole dish.
  • Evenly sprinkle with cheese, then olives, then green onions, then the cilantro.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
  • Uncover and continue baking an additional 20-30 minutes until cheese is bubbly and lightly browned.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 687.9, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 20.2, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 1201.9, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 10.7, Sugar 6, Protein 33.7

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CHICKEN, BACON, AND RANCH DRESSING



Creamy Tortellini Salad with Chicken, Bacon, and Ranch Dressing image

When I moved to Oklahoma, I discovered a pizza called "chicken bacon ranch" and this pasta salad is a nod to the flavors in the pizza. If desired, marinate chicken in ranch dressing, and grill chicken to bump up the flavor.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
¼ cup ranch dressing
1 tablespoon milk
8 ounces cubed, cooked chicken
2 ½ ounces fresh mozzarella, diced
⅓ cup chopped cooked bacon
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste (optional)

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Run tortellini under cold water and drain. Store in the refrigerator until chilled, at least 30 minutes.
  • Stir ranch dressing and milk together in a large bowl. Add chilled pasta, cooked chicken, mozzarella, bacon, green onions, and parsley.
  • Toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 104.5 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.9 g, Sodium 881.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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