EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

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This isn't just your regular ol' pasta salad! The dressing is very light and the tortellini make for a very filling dish. You could easily serve this with some crusty bread and a nice salad for a lovely, light meal.

Provided by Lillian Russo

Categories     Pasta Sides

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-8 oz pkg. spinach filled tortellini-dry type (ronzoni or barilla brand) not frozen
1-8 oz pkg. 3 cheese tortellini-dry type also
1-6 oz jar marinated artichoke hearts-cut into small pieces
1 pt grape tomatoes-cut in half or 1 large beefsteak tomato seeded and diced
6 oz. can(s) black pitted olives-drained and sliced
1/2 red onion-sliced thin
1/4 c grated carrots
2 Tbsp fresh parsley-chopped-as a garnish.
~~~~ my salad dressing ~~~~
1/2 c apple cider vinegar
1/2 c olive oil, extra virgin
3 oz corn oil
1 Tbsp sugar
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp oregano, dried
1 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. In a small bowl or jar, mix together the salad dressing ingredients and set aside.
  • 2. Cook both tortellini packages according to the package directions, al dente.
  • 3. Drain and cool completely, and set aside.
  • 4. In a large salad serving bowl, mix together the artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives, red onion and carrots.
  • 5. Then add in all the cooled tortellinis and toss well.
  • 6. Shake or wisk to salad dressing very well and immediately pour the entire amount over the tortellini salad. Toss til evenly coated.
  • 7. Refigerate a few hours or overnight. Toss again before serving. And add some chopped fresh parsley for even more color!

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