Best Judies Tortellini Salad Recipes

JUDIE'S TORTELLINI SALAD

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A package of frozen cheese-filled tortellini is the quick-fix shortcut for this easy pasta salad, which can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Provided by By Arlene Cummings

Categories Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (16 oz) frozen cheese-filled tortellini
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Caesar dressing
1 can (6 oz) whole pitted ripe olives, drained
If desired, salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Steps:

Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions. Place tortellini in large bowl. Add olive oil; toss to coat.
Add all remaining ingredients except olives, salt and pepper; toss gently. Add olives, salt and pepper; toss gently.
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight. Just before serving, toss gently.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

TORTELLINI SALAD

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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

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
2 green onions, sliced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste

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