MEDITERRANEAN TORTELLINI SALAD

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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

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Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
3/4 cup prepared pesto
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced

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.