Best Tortellini And Shrimp Salad Recipes

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

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

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.

ROBIN'S PESTO TORTELLINI AND SHRIMP SALAD

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.

TORTELLINI, SHRIMP AND PESTO SALAD

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.

SHRIMP AND TORTELLINI SALAD

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.