BROCCOLI-TORTELLINI SALAD

Broccoli-Tortellini Salad image

Provided by JillAZ

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 ounces cheese tortellini
1 cup broccoli, cut into small florets
1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped pimiento
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, do not drain
2 green onions, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup Italian dressing
6 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup sliced black olives

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions (I use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
Make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
I also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
In a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, UN-DRAINED artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
Add Italian dressing (I use Bernsteins Restaurant Recipe Italian or Newman's Own); stir to mix.
Refrigerate until serving time.
Just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210, Fat 9.9, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 606.9, Carbohydrate 23.9, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 3.2, Protein 8.1