Carrot Tortellini Salad Recipes

CARROT TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook both types of tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
• Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
• Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
• When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
• When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
• Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
• Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH THAI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions.
• Place in a large bowl.
• To make dressing, combine 4 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, hot-pepper flakes, dry mustard and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
• Whisk in oil.
• Toss warm tortellini with dressing.
• Toss in red bell pepper, green onion, snow peas and carrot.
• Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
• Line a serving platter or individual serving plates with cabbage or spinach leaves.
• Arrange salad over greens.
• Serve at room temperature.

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
• Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Mix marinara sauce and dressing in large bowl. Add tortellini and remaining ingredients; toss to mix.

5-INGREDIENT TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse under cold water.
• Combine tortellini with pesto, mayonnaise, olives, and sun-dried tomatoes. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.

EASY TORTELLINI VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, cook tortellini as directed on packages; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool.
• Cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag; cool.
• In large bowl, mix onion, parsley, bell pepper, chile and artichokes. Add tortellini and vegetables; stir until well blended. Add lemon juice and reserved 1/4 cup artichoke marinade; toss to mix. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.