TORTELLINI SALAD WITH HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
This is one terrific pasta salad! It consists of cheese filled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, kalamata olives, a little sweet bell pepper and basil, tossed in my super flavorful, tangy, homemade asiago Italian dressing. It's a party in your mouth! This recipe converts, easily, to vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni....
Provided by Tere Gill
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 1. (* Important: It's best to make dressing at least one day ahead of time and store in refrigerator; remove from refrigerator, at least 1/2 hour before using, to allow solidified olive oil to liquify; shake well. )
- 2. Add all dressing ingredients to a pint jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well, or whisk together in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shake or mix well right before using.
- 3. To a large bowl, add tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, pepperoni and half of the fresh basil. Set aside, temporarily.
- 4. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water to cool (to avoid breakage, do NOT over-handle the tortellini.)
- 5. Add 3 tablespoons Italian dressing to the tomato bowl; mix together well.
- 6. Add well drained tortellini to tomato mixture; fold gently to combine and coat with dressing (add extra dressing, if desired.)
- 7. Plate the salad, or pour into serving dish; scatter extra basil and chives over all. Serve, or cover and refrigerate until served.
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CHUKWUEBUKA ANTHONY
anthonyc5@aol.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.
Shawn Blackwell
shawn@gmail.comI love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Kong gamer
gkong84@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet.
Nelson K Moyo
moyo.n@gmail.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.
Aasha phaiju
aasha.p@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the tortellini taste amazing.
Kivanc Batur
k_b@aol.comThis salad is the perfect way to use up leftover tortellini. I always have a bag of tortellini in my freezer for quick and easy meals.
Loveman khoza
khoza_l@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
bhuwan Niroula
nbhuwan@gmail.comI'm not usually a fan of salads, but this one is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.
M adnan M aslam
a-m33@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. It's the perfect summer dish.
Rufai Kudirat
r_kudirat54@yahoo.comI love that this salad can be made ahead of time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.
Rhapsody Rhynorich
r.r33@aol.comThis salad is a great way to sneak in some extra vegetables into your diet.
John Walters
jw68@yahoo.comThis salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also a great side dish for grilled meats or fish.
Sweeney Nyalugwe
s@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of tortellini, but I loved this salad. The dressing is so good that it makes the tortellini taste amazing.
Theboi 7272
7_theboi@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. I always have a bag of tortellini in my freezer for quick and easy meals.
Khurram Shehzad
khurram.s@hotmail.comI love the combination of sweet and savory in this salad. The balsamic vinegar and honey really make the flavors pop.
TSHIAMISO MOTLHABANE
mtshiamiso12@aol.comThis salad is so versatile. I've made it with different types of pasta, vegetables, and cheeses, and it's always delicious.
Sean Pedro
sean@gmail.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect. It's light and refreshing, and the dressing is so flavorful.
Richard Ithier
r@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
nurru Thin
t91@hotmail.comI've made this salad several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The homemade Italian dressing is especially delicious.
Clone Republic
c.r29@yahoo.comThis tortellini salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures.