Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
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Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
Description
This salad starts with cooking tortellini pasta according to package instructions, then rinsing and draining it to cool. The pasta is combined with thawed and drained spinach, halved cherry tomatoes, sliced black olives, and grated Parmesan cheese. When tossed with Italian dressing and seasoned with salt and pepper, the salad has a light, savory flavor balance and varied textures from soft pasta, crisp tomatoes, and olives.
Chilling the salad before serving allows the flavors to meld. It's a straightforward side dish or light main that can accompany sandwiches, grilled meats, or stand alone for a casual meal.
Ingredients
- 1 oz. package cheese-filled tortellini
- 1 oz. package spinach thawed and drained, frozen, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 cups cherry tomato halved
- 1 oz. can black olive sliced
- 1 cup Italian dressing
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook tortellini pasta according to package directions. Rinse under cold water and drain.
- In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes, and olives. Toss with Italian dressing and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use the recommended 1/2 amount of spinach or adjust to preference for freshness and texture balance.
- Italian dressing can be substituted with other dressings to vary flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 104 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 104kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 5mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 393mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 113mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 260IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 8.6mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 77mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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