Tortellini Salad With Shrimp Artichokes And Roasted Peppers Recipes

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH ARTICHOKES & SWEET PEPPERS

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions for al dente. Drain tortellini; cool slightly., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk oil, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper until blended. Add tortellini, artichokes and pepper; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Just before serving, stir in cheese.

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.

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine cooled tortellini, cooled peas, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a little bowl; the dressing is supposed to taste sour. Pour over tortellini salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Taste before serving and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD

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.

ARTICHOKE-RED PEPPER TOSSED SALAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine oil, vinegar, mustard, sugar and seasoned salt; cover and shake well. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.