CHEESE-FILLED TORTELLINI SALAD

Cheese-Filled Tortellini Salad image

Wouldn't this be a tasty salad to come home to? Just make it the night before and you can.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated or dried cheese-filled tortellini
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated or dried cheese-filled spinach tortellini
2 medium carrots, sliced (1 cup)
2 medium green onions, thinly sliced (2 tablespoons)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves or parsley
1 tablespoon freshly grated or shredded Parmesan cheese
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons capers

Steps:

Cook and drain plain and spinach tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.
Shake all Basil-Caper Dressing ingredients in tightly covered container. In large glass or plastic bowl, place tortellini and all remaining Tortellini Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 18 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 3, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 140 mg