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Tortellini Spinach Salad with Balsamic-Tomato Vinaigrette

From ingredients to enjoyment, this recipe makes it easy to create something wonderful.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 776 kcal
Course: Salad
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

Salad:
  • 1 (20-ounce) (20-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) (14.5-ounce) can quartered artichokes
  • 1 (9-ounce) (9-ounce) bag fresh baby spinach
  • 1 (3-ounce) (3-ounce) bag sun dried tomatoes or 1 (8-ounce jar) rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup crumbled Feta cheese
  • ¼ cup diced red onion
Dressing:
  • 9 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dried oregano
  • 1 ½ tablespoon tomato paste
  • salt and pepper to taste about 1/8 teaspoon each
  • ¾ cup olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente. Drain and toss (carefully so the tortellini don’t break apart) with a teaspoon of olive oil to keep from sticking. Let cool in colander. In a large bowl, toss all the salad ingredients together after the pasta has cooled.
  2. In a blender add all of the dressing ingredients except for the olive oil and process until smooth. Then, while the blender is running, slowly add the olive oil and blend until completely combined.
  3. If serving the salad right away, immediately pour the dressing over the salad and toss well (you may not need all the dressing). Serve.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 776kcal (39%) Carbohydrates 74g (25%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 45g (69%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 966mg (40%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 776

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 776kcal 39%
Carbohydrates 74g 25%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 45g 69%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 966mg 40%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 23g 46%

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