Grilled Veggie Tortellini Salad Food

GRILLED VEGETABLE AND TORTELLINI ANTIPASTO SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions. Drain, and set aside to cool.
• Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
• Add the sliced zucchini, eggplant, red pepper and asparagus to a large mixing bowl. Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with oregano, salt and pepper. Toss the vegetables well and let them sit for about 5 minutes.
• Lay the vegetables on the grill. You may need to do this in batches, depending on the size of your grill.
• Cook the vegetables until they are tender and have grill marks on each side. You may wish to leave the red pepper halves on until the outside is well charred if you want to remove the outer skin.
• When the vegetables are charred and tender, remove them from the grill and put them back into the mixing bowl.
• Let the vegetables sit until they are cool enough to handle. Pull the outer skin off of the red peppers and discard it. Slice all of the vegetables into bite-sized pieces and return them to the bowl.
• Add the tortellini to the cut vegetables. Add the artichoke hearts, olives, radicchio, salami and cheese, and toss everything to combine.
• If desired, add a bit of Italian or Caesar dressing before serving. Keep leftover antipasto salad covered, in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

WARM TORTELLINI AND ROASTED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bell peppers, fennel, red onion, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain. Put the kale in a large bowl and top with the warm tortellini and roasted vegetables.
• Heat the remaining 1/4 cup olive oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until it just starts browning, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the vinegar; pour over the tortellini mixture and toss to coat. Add the basil and fennel fronds, season with salt and pepper and toss.

GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium.
• In a large bowl, toss the vegetables with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill the vegetables, turning occasionally, until charred and tender, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove to a platter. Sprinkle with basil and feta.
• In a small bowl, mix garlic, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and drizzle over vegetables.

LAYERED VEGGIE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, celery, olives and cheddar cheese. , In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; spoon over salad, or serve alongside. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI-VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In large saucepan, cook and drain tortellini as directed on package, adding cauliflower and broccoli during last minute of cooking time. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in large bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, parsley, bell pepper and artichokes.
• Add tortellini, cauliflower and broccoli to salad; stir gently. Add dressing and reserved 1/4 cup artichoke liquid; toss to mix. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

GRILLED VEGGIE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place first 8 ingredients into a zip lock bag and marinate for 1 hour.
• Then grill till browned about 2-3 minutes each side.
• In a blender blend garlic,olive oil,balsamic vinegar,.
• rosemary.
• Dice cooked onions, peppers (Charred skin removed), zucchini, and mushrooms.
• Mix all remaining ingredients in a bowl toss adding dressing and serve room temp or chill and serve adding more oil and vinegar if necessary.

GRILLED VEGETABLE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Heat grill to medium-high heat.
• Brush 1/4 cup dressing evenly onto mushrooms and peppers.
• Grill 5 min. on each side or until crisp-tender. Cool slightly.
• Combine grilled vegetables, tortellini, cheese and onions in large bowl. Add remaining dressing; mix lightly.

TORTELLONI-AND-GRILLED VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Toss zucchini and peppers with desired amount of salt and pepper.
• Grill vegetables, covered with grill lid, 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until tender. Remove from grill; let stand 5 minutes. Coarsely chop.
• Prepare pasta according to package directions. Toss together warm tortelloni, grilled vegetables, and vinaigrette. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm or at room temperature; sprinkle with basil just before serving.

VEGGIE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, celery, carrots, red pepper, onion, artichokes and olives. , In a blender, combine the first eight dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Drizzle over salad and toss to coat. Cover and chill until serving.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH GRILLED TOMATO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• Preheat oven broiler and place halved tomatoes on a sheet pan 6 inches from the broiler. Broil skin side up until the skin is wrinkled and partially blackened.
• Place the tomatoes in a food processor and add the tomato paste, garlic, red wine vinegar, balsamic vinegar, mustard and honey. Blend until smooth. With the processor running, add the olive oil and vegetable oil in a thin steady stream. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, cheese, salami, celery, olives, bell pepper, onion, parsley, rosemary and lemon juice. Gently toss and drizzle with vinaigrette to coat. Season with salt and pepper and serve immediately. Best served at room temperature.

TORTELLINI WITH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan cook tortellini in boiling water until just tender. Drain and set aside.
• Heat oil in a saute pan or medium sized pan and add onion. Cook until translucent than add garlic, peppers, basil, and beans. Continue cooking until peppers become slightly soft.
• Toss the vegetable mixture with the drained tortellini, toss well, top with parmesan cheese and serve.