Best Party Tortellini Salad Recipes

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TORTELLINI SALAD



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Hold off on tossing in the prosciutto crisps and arugula in this Tortellini Salad until just before serving to keep them crisp.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces prosciutto (about 8 slices)
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
18 ounces cheese tortellini
1 8-ounce package frozen peas (about 2 cups)
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest, plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 cup baby arugula
Finely shredded Parmesan, for serving

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



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A blend of spinach and three-cheese tortellini and marinated artichoke hearts. A perfect summer side dish or main dish! Try my Lite Italian Salad Dressing recipe with this salad!

Provided by Lillian

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini
1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup grated carrots
1 ½ cups oil and vinegar dressing

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1477.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

PARTY TORTELLINI SALAD



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"This easy salad with its crowd-pleasing flavors makes a wonderful addition to cookouts and picnics," writes Mary Wilt of Ipswich, Massachusetts. "It's a favorite with folks of all ages."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
3/4 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, red pepper and olives. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 596mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TORTELLINI SALAD



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Pepperoni and mozzarella cheese make this a filling pasta salad. Serve with fruit for a nice summertime meal.

Provided by olivegrower

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (16 ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
4 ounces sliced pepperoni, quartered
2 green onions, sliced
1 (2.25 ounce) can sliced black olives
1 (6.5 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
6 ounces mozzarella cheese, diced
⅓ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons distilled white vinegar
1 teaspoon dried Italian herb seasoning
salt and black pepper to taste

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.3 g, Cholesterol 52.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 728.6 mg, Sugar 2.2 g

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