Tortellini Tossed Salad Recipes

TOSSED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellinis as directed on packages. Mix lettuce, basil, tomatoes and pepper in medium bowl. Stir in tortellinis.
• Mix oil, vinegar and mustard; toss with tortellini mixture. Cover and refrigerate about 1 hour or until chilled.

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the salad ingredients.
• Cook the tortellini in salted water following the package directions. Transfer the pasta to a colander and rinse with cold water to stop any carryover cooking.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, grape tomatoes, salami or ham, cucumber, spinach, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese. If desired, add pepperoncini and basil. Gently fold the ingredients together, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the salad until about an hour before you plan to serve it. Prepare the Dressing and Assemble the Salad
• Gather the salad dressing ingredients.
• Combine the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large screw-top jar, cruet, or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
• Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again, then add any garnishes if desired. Enjoy!

TORTELLINI AND STEAK SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, combine the tomatoes, olives, cucumber, artichokes and reserved marinade and the mozzarella in a large bowl. Add the vinegar, Italian seasoning and 2 tablespoons olive oil and toss well.
• Season the steak generously with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the steak and cook until well browned, 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove to a cutting board and let rest, 5 minutes. Slice the steak.
• Add the scallions and cooked tortellini to the tomato mixture and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper. Divide among bowls and top with the steak.

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.

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 PASTA SALAD WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Cook tortellinin in a large pot of boiling water 10 minutes or until al dente.
• Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Combine remainimg ingredients with tortellini and toss gently.
• Can serve this way or refrigerate.

WEEKNIGHT TORTELLINI DINNER SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Toss tortellini and remaining ingredients except dressing in large serving dish. Serve with dressing.

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.