When the temperature begins to rise and the sun is shining, there's nothing better than a refreshing and delicious tortellini salad to cool you down. Tortellini salad is a versatile dish that can be easily customized to your liking, making it a perfect option for potlucks, picnics, or a quick and easy weeknight meal. With its colorful ingredients and variety of flavors, tortellini salad is a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
TORTELLINI SALAD
A simple tortellini salad with veggies and a vinaigrette dressing. Simple, and tastes great warm or cold! I got this recipe from a former roommate, and we used to eat it pretty much weekly. This keeps well in the refrigerator, but you can eat it right away too. The feta cheese adds a nice punch, but the mozzarella makes for a more comfort-food feel; try both if you'd like! This is great as a meal in itself or as a side dish.
Provided by Barucha
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Start by defrosting/cooking the cheese tortellini in a pot of boiling water. The tortellini are ready when they float in the water and are heated through. Move them to a colander to drain, and set aside.
- Drain and coarsely chop the black olives (you can use pre-chopped olives to save time). Peel the onion, de-seed the pepper, and coarsely chop them as well.
- Place chopped vegetables and cheese tortellini in a large bowl. Sprinkle desired amount of cheese (feta or mozzarella) and the olive oil and red wine vinegar over the vegetables and tortellini, and then toss it all together. If you are using mozzarella cheese, it will probably melt a bit, which is fine.
- Give the salad a taste, and add salt and pepper as desired. You may also want to add more olive oil or vinegar, depending on your preference. You can eat the salad right away, warm, or save it for later and eat it cold. The flavors will meld and (in my opinion) get better with time, so make sure you make enough for leftovers!
TORTELLINI CAPRESE SALAD
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Cook 1 pound cheese tortellini as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Toss with 1 pint halved heirloom cherry tomatoes, 8 ounces pearl mozzarella balls, 1/2 cup chopped basil, 1/3 cup olive oil and 2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar. Season with salt and pepper.
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 SALAD
Hold off on tossing in the prosciutto crisps and arugula in this Tortellini Salad until just before serving to keep them crisp.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Pork Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil, and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Add peas, then immediately drain. Let cool 10 minutes, then toss in a large bowl with lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
- Break prosciutto into large pieces and toss with pasta along with arugula. Serve in bowls topped with cheese.
CONNIE'S TORTELLINI SALAD
Toss satisfying cheese tortellini and mozzarella with refreshing veggies for a substantial potluck salad. Sometimes I keep a bowl of this in the fridge for family members to dig into when they need something fast. - Connie Eaton, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Immediately add zucchini and dressing; toss to coat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 28mg cholesterol, Sodium 856mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
TORTELLINI SALAD
I like this recipe because you can make it ahead of time. It's the perfect size for your lunch. You can vary the dressing to suit your taste.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine tortellini with all of the remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts :
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, ripe tomatoes and basil.
- If you don't have any fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs instead. Just use about 1/3 of the amount of dried herbs that you would use of fresh herbs.
- You can use any type of tortellini you like in this salad. Cheese tortellini, spinach tortellini, or sun-dried tomato tortellini are all great options.
- If you're short on time, you can use store-bought pesto instead of making your own.
- This salad is best served cold. You can make it ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Tortellini salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a summer picnic or potluck. It's also a great way to use up leftover tortellini. With its fresh, vibrant flavors, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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