Best Summer Red Pepper Tortellini Salad Recipes

Summer Red Pepper Tortellini Salad image

Provided by Chabear01

Categories European

Time 15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb tortellini, cooked
1/4 lb boiled ham, julienne cut
1/4 lb provolone cheese, julienne cut
10 pitted black olives, drained, and diced
1/2 cup roasted red pepper, drained and diced
1 small red onion, diced
1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped
1/4 cup wine vinegar
3/4 cup olive oil
3/4 teaspoon oregano
1/8 teaspoon basil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Dressing:.
Make this 1 day in advance.
Mix all ingredients together and blend well. Store in the refrigerator overnight.
Salad:.
Put all Salad ingredients in a large bowl, use one cup of salad dressing and mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 10.1, Cholesterol 53.8, Sodium 1305.2, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.5, Protein 19

Tortellini Pasta Salad with Peas and Roasted Red Peppers image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon lemon zest
12 ounces cheese tortellini
1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon zest, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper together in a large bowl.
Add the pasta to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions. Three minutes before the pasta is done, add the peas to the pot. Drain and rinse under cold water to cool. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
Add the red peppers, onion, and Parmesan to the bowl and toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper. The pasta salad is best if served right away.