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Creamy Rainbow Tortellini Pasta Salad

Creamy pasta salad made with tortellini, colorful vegetables and a sweet and tangy dressing!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Chilling time
1 hr
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 639 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 19 oz package of fresh cheese filled tortellini pasta
  • 4 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp granulated sugar (brown sugar may be substituted)
  • 1/2 - 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 cup diced red bell pepper
  • 1/2 - 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 - 1 cup diced yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 -1 cup diced celery
  • 1/2 - 1 cup diced red onion

Instructions

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  1. Boil tortellini according to package directions and drain well in a colander.  Transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl and toss with apple cider vinegar.  Let cool 10-20 minutes.
  2. While pasta is cooling, in another mixing bowl, add mayo, milk, sugar, salt and pepper.  Whisk to combine.
  3. Pour dressing over tortellini pasta and toss gently to combine.  Stir in all but 1 tsp EACH of all the vegetables (red pepper, carrots, yellow pepper, celery and red onion).  Cover and chill in refrigerator for at least 1-2 hours.  
  4. Before serving, stir salad and sprinkle with remaining vegetables.  

Notes

  • Can be made a day in advance and kept refrigerated.  After chilling for long periods of time, if pasta seems dry, stir in a splash or two of milk and/or a tablespoon of mayo.
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Nutrition Information

Calories 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 49g (75%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 53mg (18%) Sodium 669mg (28%) Potassium 151mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1755IU (35%) Vitamin C 29.9mg (33%) Calcium 156mg (16%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 639

% Daily Value*

Calories 639kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 49g 75%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 53mg 18%
Sodium 669mg 28%
Potassium 151mg 3%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1755IU 35%
Vitamin C 29.9mg 33%
Calcium 156mg 16%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.