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Cold Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipe
Tortellini Salad with Basil Vinaigrette Recipe - This cold pasta salad, kissed with fresh basil dressing and feta cheese, is a fabulous make-ahead for picnics and potlucks.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 269 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 20 ounces refrigerated tortellini, cheese or spinach
- 3 cups small broccoli florets
- 1 pint grape and/or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 3/4 cup jarred piquillo peppers, chopped (or roasted red peppers)
- 1/2 cup chopped scallions
- 1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- salt and pepper
Instructions
- Set a large pot of salted water on the stove top. Bring to a boil. Stir in the tortellini and cook just under the set package instruction timeframe, about 5-6 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water. Then toss with 1 teaspoon of olive oil so they don't stick together.
- Place the basil leaves, remaining olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to the blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
- Pour the tortellini, broccoli florets, tomato halves, chopped peppers, and scallions into a large salad bowl. Drizzle the dressing over the top and toss to coat. Then gently mix in the feta cheese. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.
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Notes
- This salad can be made and refrigerated up to one week in advance.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cup
Calories
269kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
353mg
(15%)
Potassium
180mg
(5%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
820IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
41.5mg
(46%)
Calcium
116mg
(12%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 353mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 180mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 820IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 41.5mg | 46% |
| Calcium | 116mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.