Best Shrimp And Tortellini Salad Recipes

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TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES, AND ROASTED PEPPERS



Tortellini Salad With Shrimp, Artichokes, and Roasted Peppers image

Found this recipe at wholefoodmarket.com. Makes a wonderful packed lunch or main dish salad. For fresh herbs, I used all basil.

Provided by LonghornMama

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
3/4 lb shrimp, cooked, peeled and halved
1 (22 ounce) package cheese tortellini or 1 (22 ounce) package other stuffed pasta, cooked according to package directions, rinsed and drained
2 cups canned artichoke hearts, drained and quartered
1 (12 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and thinly sliced
1/2 cup black olives, pitted and sliced
1 cup fresh basil, parsley (or combination) or 1 cup dill, chopped (or combination)
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Add dressing and toss.
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature.

TORTELLINI AND SHRIMP SALAD



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Plan ahead this needs to chill overnight before serving, it's a great salad to take to potlucks or to serve at get togethers. Adjust all ingredient amounts to taste. Cheese tortellini can be used in place of the spinach cheese, Golden Caesar only for this salad!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Vegetable

Time P1D

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (12 ounce) packages spinach and cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh small broccoli florets (or use cauliflower)
1 small onion (finely chopped, about 1/3 cup) (optional)
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, quartered
1 cup sliced black olives (or to taste)
1 lb cooked small shrimp (can use more if desired)
1 (16 ounce) bottle golden caesar salad dressing
2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
3/4-1 cup grated parmesan cheese
black pepper
salt (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain well under cold water then place in a large bowl.
  • Add in broccoli, onion (if using) artichokes, olives, cooked shrimp and dressing; toss well to combine.
  • Cover and chill overnight.
  • Just before serving add in tomatoes and Parmesan cheese.
  • Season with black pepper to taste and salt if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 38.4, SaturatedFat 7.1, Cholesterol 95.8, Sodium 1156.1, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 2.3, Protein 18.6

ROBIN'S PESTO TORTELLINI AND SHRIMP SALAD



Robin's Pesto Tortellini and Shrimp Salad image

My sister frequently makes this for summertime gatherings. There is never a bite left! So cool and fresh! The original recipe calls for Pesto tortellini, but you may use any kind you like. It also calls for fresh snowpea pods, but frozen may be substituted.

Provided by davianng

Categories     Summer

Time 20m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups tortellini
1 lb large shrimp, cooked and chopped
1/2 lb peapods, fresh
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
4 green onions, chopped including green tops
salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
romaine lettuce
fresh basil, chopped

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini as per package directions until al dente.
  • Blanch peapods in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Combine tortellini, shrimp, snowpea pods, cheese, green onions, salt, pepper and mayonnaise. Toss well.
  • Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Line bowl with Romaine lettuce leaves, pour in salad and garnish heavily with chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.1, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 171.4, Sodium 1076.3, Carbohydrate 32, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3.2, Protein 27

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI SALAD



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Number Of Ingredients 14

8 1/2 ounces Ricotta spinach tortellini
2 pounds jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/4 small red onion, sliced thin
2 stalks celery, sliced
1 ounces capers
1/4 cup sliced black olives
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 juice of one fresh lemon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 dashes fresh black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook tortellini according to package directions. Using a large mesh spoon, transfer the pasta to a colander and rinse under cold water.
  • Return water to a boil and add the shrimp, poach for 2 to 3 minutes, until they are just pink, rinse under cold water to stop them from cooking, drain and cut into large pieces.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the dressing ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, mix the onion, celery, capers and olives and pour the dressing over; mix well.
  • Add the shrimp, tortellini and remaining ingredients. Adjust salt and pepper to taste and chill before serving.

TORTELLINI, SHRIMP AND PESTO SALAD



TORTELLINI, SHRIMP AND PESTO SALAD image

Categories     Pasta     Shellfish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

Pesto Dressing (Recipe follows)
1 pkg (9 oz) fresh tortellini or 1 pkg (7 to 8oz) dry tortellini
1 med-size red bell pepper (about 5 oz)seeded and cut into thin bite-size strips
6 ounces tiny cooked and shelled shrimp

Steps:

  • Prepare Pesto dressing and set aside. In a 4 to 5 qt pan, cook tortellini in 3 quarts boiling water just until tender to bite (4 to 6 min for fresh tortellini, 15 to 20 mins for dry); or cook according to package directions. Drain, rinse with cold water; and drain well again. In a large bowl, lightly mix the tortellini, Pesto Dressing, bell pepper strips, and shrimp. Cover mixture and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up 8 hours. Pesto Dressing In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves (or 3/4 cup fresh parsley leaves and 2 TB dry basil); 1 large clove garlic coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 2-1/2 TB red wine vinegar; and 1/2 cup olive oil. Whir until pureed.

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