Texas Tortellini Salad Recipes

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
• Place the tortellini, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

TEXAS TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Cool.
• In a blender or food processor, blend together olive oil, white vinegar, black pepper, garlic, chili powder, dry mustard, paprika, cumin and salt.
• Toss vegetables, pasta, picante sauce and cheese together. Pour dressing over the top and mix well.
• Chill several hours or even overnight.

CONNIE'S TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain; transfer to a large bowl. Immediately add zucchini and dressing; toss to coat. Stir in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm or refrigerate and serve cold.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Arrange prosciutto in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined rimmed baking sheet. Brush lightly with oil, and bake until crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
• In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook tortellini according to package instructions. Add peas, then immediately drain. Let cool 10 minutes, then toss in a large bowl with lemon zest and juice, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper.
• Break prosciutto into large pieces and toss with pasta along with arugula. Serve in bowls topped with cheese.

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.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH CORN

Steps:

• Boil the tortellini until done. Drain, then rinse in cold water and drain again well.
• Mix tortellini with corn and lemon peel.
• Beat lemon juice and olive oil together, pour over the tortellini and toss gently.
• Add basil, tomato pulp, sun-dried tomatoes and scallions. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Allow to marinate briefly before serving.