Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad Recipes

LAYERED VEGGIE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, celery, olives and cheddar cheese. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; spoon over salad, or serve alongside. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

WARM TORTELLINI AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bell peppers, fennel, red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain. Put the kale in a large bowl and top with the warm tortellini and roasted vegetables.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it just starts browning, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar; pour over the tortellini mixture and toss to coat. Add the basil and fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper and toss.

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.

LAYERED TORTELLINI PESTO CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Pat with paper towels to remove moisture.
• In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer the lettuce, the carrots, chicken, peas, the tortellini, and bell pepper.
• In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over peppers; sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Stir just before serving.

LAYERED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• For dressing, place the first eight ingredients in a blender. Cover and process until blended; process 1-2 minutes longer or until smooth. , Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large glass bowl, layer the cabbage, spinach and tortellini. Top with mozzarella cheese, tomatoes, onion, bacon and feta cheese. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.

VEGETARIAN 7-LAYER SALAD

Steps:

• Place greens in a clear glass serving bowl; sprinkle with green onions. Layer sliced beets on the onions. Arrange hard-boil egg slices on their sides against the glass for a decorative layer. Add sliced red onions and peas. Top with shredded Cheddar cheese.
• Mix sour cream, half-and-half, crumbled blue cheese, salt, and pepper together in a mixing bowl until well blended. Pour evenly over the salad.
• Top with rice noodles just before serving.

LAYERED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, layer salad with vegetables and ingredients in order given.
• Chill 30 minutes to 1 hour.
• This salad is best eaten, shortly after being made.
• Serves 8.
• Note: Sometimes I substitute 1-(8 oz.) can of well drained bamboo shoots for the sliced cucumbers. Just be sure to blot the bamboo shoots with paper toweling before placing them on the salad.