Carrot Tortellini Salad Food

CARROT TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook both types of tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. , In a large bowl, combine tortellini and remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving, stirring occasionally.

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
• Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Rinse in cold water; drain. Place carrots in a steamer basket over 1 in of boiling water in a saucepan. Cover and steam for 3-4 minutes. Add broccoli; steam 4-5 minutes longer or until crisp-tender. Rinse in cold water; drain. In a large bowl, combine tortellini, carrots, broccoli and onions. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing ingredients; shake well. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

CREAMY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Set a large pot of water on to boil according to package directions.
• Next, make the dressing, in a small bowl, using a wooden spoon, mix together the cream cheese, yogurt, dill, chives and garlic until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Set the dressing aside.
• Next, add pasta to water when it is boiling and cook according to package directions.
• Meanwhile, shred the carrot set the shredded carrot aside.
• When pasta has about 3 minutes to go add the green beans to the pot.
• When the pasta has about 1 minute to go add the carrot to the pot.
• Drain and Rinse the pasta and vegetables with cold water and drain well again.
• Dump the drained pasta and vegetables into a serving bowl. Add the dressing and the milk. Gently toss the salad with the wooden spoon until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled.

BROCCOLI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook bacon until crispy.
• Drain bacon on paper towels, then crumble .
• Meanwhile cook tortellini according to package directions adding broccoli during last 5 minutes of cooking and peas during last 3 minutes of cooking time.
• Drain and rinse under cold water until cool.
• In large bowl combine mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, parsley and pepper.
• Stir together onion, carrots, raisins, bacon and tortellini, add to dressing mixture and toss until well combined.
• Refrigerate until serving time.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH THAI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions.
• Place in a large bowl.
• To make dressing, combine 4 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, hot-pepper flakes, dry mustard and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
• Whisk in oil.
• Toss warm tortellini with dressing.
• Toss in red bell pepper, green onion, snow peas and carrot.
• Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
• Line a serving platter or individual serving plates with cabbage or spinach leaves.
• Arrange salad over greens.
• Serve at room temperature.

EASY TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Toss chopped tomatoes with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Cooked tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
• In a large bowl, combine all ingredients. Gently toss until well combined.
• Refrigerate for at least two hours or overnight.
• Serve at room temperature.

TORTELLINI BROCCOLI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package, rinse with cold water, drain.
• Mix all vinaigrette ingredients together.
• Mix carrots, broccoli and onions with vinaigrette.
• Add tortellini, toss until coated.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.