Tortellini Pasta Salad
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Tortellini Pasta Salad
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This addictive Tortellini Pasta Salad is tossed with a flavorful homemade dressing and is sure to vanish quickly at your next party or BBQ!
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Ingredients
- 9-10 oz cheese tortellini (the fresh refrigerated variety)
- 1-2 cups chopped veggies
- ¼ cup cheese of choice (sharp cheddar, mozzarella, feta)
- 1-2 tsp finely grated Parmesan cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
TASTY VEGGIE OPTIONS
- tomatoes
- bell peppers
- red onion
- sweet mini peppers
- broccoli
- marinated artichokes
- sweet corn
- chopped avocado
- banana peppers
- cucumber
- olives
- broccoli
- spinach
- arugula
- kale
HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3 TBSP white vinegar
- 1 TBSP Italian seasoning blend (Mrs. Dash is my favorite!)
- ½ TBSP garlic powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a medium pot of water to a boil.
- Add your tortellini and reduce heat to gently cook the pasta, according to package instructions, to either tender or al-dente.
- Once you think they're done, grab a noodle to taste-test and remove from heat.
- Strain/drain in a colander and pour into a medium-large serving bowl.
- Toss in your chopped veggies and cheeses and pour the dressing [see below for instructions] over the noodles.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate to chill the pasta and allow the flavors from the dressing to soak into the salad. It acts almost as a marinade and infuses the noodles, veggies and cheese with flavor.
- When you're ready to dig in, feel free to drizzle a little extra dressing over the top and dust the entire bowl with parmesan romano cheese and dig. on. in.
- For the dressing: Whisk all ingredients together and allow to sit. Giving the dressing some time to mingle will not only infuse flavor into the oil/vinegar but also soften the dry herbs and seasoning. After letting it set, whisk once more and pour over your salad! It should keep in your fridge for about a week, if needed. If you're making this salad to serve the following day [it tastes awesome the next day!] feel free to follow my lead and make extra dressing so you can drizzle some extra over the salad just before serving.
Notes
- Nutrition Facts below are estimated using an online recipe nutrition calculator. Adjust as needed based on extras or swaps and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
521mg
(22%)
Potassium
85mg
(2%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
190IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
220mg
(22%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 521mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 85mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 190IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 220mg | 22% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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