Best Tortellini Pesto And Broccoli Salad Recipes

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EASY PESTO TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD



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This Easy Pesto Tortellini Pasta Salad is ready in about 10 minutes! Made with just basic 5 ingredients you probably have in the kitchen right now! This is the perfect side dish for Summer parties, picnics, or potlucks!!!

Provided by Ashley Manila

Categories     Dinner

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

(1) 20 ounce bag cheese tortellini
1 cup pesto
1 and 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, sliced in half
(1) 12 ounce container marinated mozzarella balls, drained
1/4 cup red onion, diced

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Add tortellini and cook for 1 and 1/2 minutes. Do not over cook!
  • Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
  • Place tortellini in a large serving bowl. Add in pesto, tomatoes, cheese, and onion. Toss well to coat.
  • Serve at once, or cover and place in the fridge for up to 5 days.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD



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Crisp, fresh broccoli and cheese tortellini with a creamy dressing are the basis of this salad. Raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion dress it up. This recipe is most requested at potlucks.

Provided by AFMC

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Broccoli Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
20 ounces fresh cheese-filled tortellini
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4 calories, Carbohydrate 38.7 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 341 mg, Sugar 17.6 g

TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD



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Wonderful pasta salad. So different from the Italian dressing pasta salads. Very hearty side dish or main dish for lunch. Crunchy veggies and rich pesto sauce.

Provided by Jenny Saunders

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini
1 small red bell pepper, julienned
¾ cup broccoli florets, blanched
⅓ cup shredded carrots
⅓ cup pitted green olives
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup prepared basil pesto
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
1 bunch fresh spinach leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
  • In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.1 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 27.3 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 11.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 614.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD



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You can lighten this recipe up a little by using turkey bacon, & low-fat mayo. From allrecipes.com

Provided by cookiedog

Categories     Potluck

Time 30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 slices bacon
20 ounces cheese-filled tortellini
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
3 heads fresh broccoli, cut into florets
1 cup raisins
1 cup sunflower seeds
1 red onion, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
  • In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
  • In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

TORTELLINI, PESTO AND BROCCOLI SALAD



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Ideal to take to work. Let the salad come back to room temperature during the morning to get the most flavor. Any filled tortellini will work.

Provided by English_Rose

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 2 lunches

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 ounces broccoli, cut into small pieces
8 ounces cheese tortellini
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted (optional)
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
8 cherry tomatoes, halved

Steps:

  • Bringa large pan of water to the boil.
  • Add the broccoli, cook for 2 minutes then add the tortellini and cook according to pack instructions.
  • Drain everything, gently rinse under cold water until cool then tip into a bowl.
  • Toss with the pesto, pine nuts and balsamic vinegar.
  • Add the tomatoes, pack into containes and chill.
  • Bring to room temp before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.5, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 47.6, Sodium 416.9, Carbohydrate 60.7, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 4.1, Protein 17.9

TORTELLINI-BROCCOLI SALAD



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Pasta salad can be a whole new flavor experience each time you make it just by switching the veggies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup cider or balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 package (7 ounces) cheese-filled tortellini
1 medium carrot, sliced (1/2 cup)
2 cups broccoli flowerets
2 medium green onions, sliced (2 tablespoons)

Steps:

  • In tightly covered container, shake all vinaigrette ingredients.
  • Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
  • In large glass or plastic bowl, mix carrot, broccoli, onions and vinaigrette. Add tortellini; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 250, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD



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"This tried-and-true salad is simple to toss together and convenient since you make it ahead," reports May Sisk Hazlet, New Jersey. "Now that my husband and I are retired, we travel a lot and enjoy having more time for family and hobbies."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups julienned carrots
3-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
DRESSING:
1/2 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons cider or red wine viengar
3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
4-1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh basil or 1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 to 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, broccoli and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts :

TORTELLINI BACON BROCCOLI SALAD



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This is an excellent pasta salad that is great to make for the week ahead or to bring to potlucks! Make it -- you won't be disappointed. You may frown at the coleslaw dressing, but trust me, it's amazing in this recipe! This recipe is highly requested when served.

Provided by MostAwesomeChefEver

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (9 ounce) packages refrigerated three-cheese tortellini
1 pound bacon
4 cups chopped broccoli
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
2 green onions, finely chopped
1 cup bottled coleslaw dressing

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions, drain, rinse with cold water, and refrigerate until cool, about 30 minutes.
  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the bacon into 1/2-inch pieces while still a little warm.
  • Place the tortellini, bacon, broccoli, grape tomatoes, and green onions into a salad bowl. Pour the dressing over the ingredients, and toss lightly to coat. Chill in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.8 calories, Carbohydrate 33.6 g, Cholesterol 46.9 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Sodium 736.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

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