TORTELLINI AND ARTICHOKE SALAD

Tortellini and Artichoke Salad image

This recipe came about when I was searching for something to make for dinner one night. I used items already in my cupboard and refrigerator. Refrigerate if not served immediately.

Provided by FTLSWEETIE

Categories Salad 100+ Pasta Salad Recipes Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package refrigerated 3-cheese tortellini
1 (14 ounce) can marinated artichoke hearts, quartered and liquid reserved
¼ cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt

Steps:

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; drain and transfer to a bowl. Toss tortellini with 1 tablespoon artichoke heart liquid; add artichoke hearts.
Whisk mayonnaise, pimento peppers, parsley, basil, Parmesan cheese, Dijon mustard, black pepper, and salt together in a bowl; gently stir mixture into tortellini mixture. Toss to coat. Add more artichoke heart liquid if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350.6 calories, Carbohydrate 43.6 g, Cholesterol 33.3 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 13 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 974.2 mg, Sugar 2.5 g