MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI SALAD
One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed a scrumptious salad made with tortellini and fresh vegetables. I fell in love with the dish and have been trying to recreate ever since. How'd I do? -Kelly Mapes, Fort Collins, Colorado
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Cook tortellini according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage over medium heat 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl. , Drain tortellini; add to sausage. Stir in pesto. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 334 calories, Fat 17g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 981mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein.
MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD
A Mediterranean inspired tortellini pasta salad that is packed with vegetables and flavour!
Time 25m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini as directed on the package, drain and let cool.
- Mix the tortellini, tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, onion, olives and feta and toss in the mixture of the lemon juice, oil, oregano, garlic, salt and pepper and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Nutrition Facts Calories 215, Fat 11g (Saturated 3g, Trans 0), Cholesterol 21mg, Sodium 250mg, Carbs 22g (Fiber 1g, Sugars 2g), Protein 6g Nutrition by
SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD
Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to chicken or fish. Leftovers will make a great lunch the next day!
Provided by Suzy Karadsheh
Time 17m
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
- Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
- In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
- Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
- For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Sodium 828.5 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
MEDITERRANEAN TORELLINI SALAD
Steps:
- Cook the tortellini according to the directions on the package (recommendation: cook tortellini al dente). In mixing bowl, combine olive oil, balsamic vinegar, Marsala wine, lemon juice and freshly crushed garlic, and Italian seasonings. Whisk ingredients together. Pour into tightly sealed plastic container and shake briskly. Set aside and let sit at room temperature while preparing the salad. Cut one Japanese eggplant in small cubes. Heat large saute pan with 1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil and dash of marsala wine over medium heat. Saute 1-2 tbsp. garlic in the olive oil and add cubed eggplant. Add salt and ground pepper to taste. When cooked, the eggplant should turn a purplish-grey color but do not overcook or it'll become too soft. Set pan aside on stove and cool at room temperature. Thinly slice the English cucumber and 1/2 red onion. Coarsely chop 1/4 c. kalamata olives. Rinse and drain the tomatoes. Add all of the above ingredients to the bowl of tortellini. Mix thoroughly with spoon. Add cooled eggplant mixture to pasta and vegetables. Drizzle vinaigrette over salad and thoroughly mix together. Thoroughly coat the pasta and vegetables evenly (use entire vinaigrette--add more balsamic vinegar if you want a more pungent taste). Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator approximately 2 hours. Before serving, toss salad with fresh basil and feta cheese. This salad tastes better when it's marinated for a long period of time.
MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD
A hearty pasta salad that is a favorite among friends and family. A friend whom owns a restaurant actually added it to her menu!
Provided by Baseball Mom 5
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 25m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Boil and rinse tortellini. Blanch spinach if using fresh. Defrost and drain spinach if using frozen.
- Combine tortellini, spinach, olives, tomatoes, onion.
- Mix oil and vinegar, then pour over salad mixture.
- Add cheeses.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 492.9, Fat 25.6, SaturatedFat 9.6, Cholesterol 64.9, Sodium 931.2, Carbohydrate 48.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 3.7, Protein 18.9
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