Hot Tortellini Salad With Salami And Broccoli Food

HOT TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a 2-qt. microwave-safe dish, combine the broccoli, onions and butter. Cover and microwave on high for 2 minutes; stir. Cook 2 minutes longer or until broccoli is tender., Drain tortellini; add to broccoli mixture. Stir in the ham, sour cream and basil. Cover and microwave on high for 30-90 seconds or until heated through. Let stand for 2 minutes before serving.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Cool completely by running under cold water.
• Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

5 MINUTE ITALIAN SALAMI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the tortellini by heating a pot of water over medium high heat, salting the water until it tastes like salt water.
• Once the tortellini is soft and floats to the top of the water, strain and place in a bowl.
• Add all other ingredients including the oil with herbs from the cheese. Toss to coat and serve.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

HOT TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SALAMI AND BROCCOLI

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package directions.
• If using the garlic powder mix in with the sour cream; set aside.
• Meanwhile in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl combine the broccoli florets with green onions and butter; cover and microwave on HIGH for 2 minutes, remove and stir.
• Continue to cook for about 2-1/2 to 3 minutes longer or until the florets are just fork-tender.
• Drain the tortellini and add to the broccoli mixture along with salami, sour cream and basil.
• Return to microawve and cook until heated through (about 1-2 minutes).
• Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste if desired, then sprinkle with Parmesan cheese on top.
• Allow to stand for 2-3 minutes before serving.

WARM TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling water according to package directions; add the broccoli for the last 5 minutes of cooking (you will probably be adding it the same time you add the pasta).
• Combine cheese, peppers and dressing in a large bowl.
• Drain pasta and broccoli; add to the other ingredients in the bowl and toss.

TORTELLINI PESTO SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place tortellini in the pot, and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until al dente. Drain, and cool.
• In a large bowl, mix the cooked tortellini, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, olives, and garlic.
• In a separate bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, pesto, milk, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and vinegar. Pour over the tortellini and vegetables, and gently toss to coat. Cover, and place in the refrigerator 1 hour, until chilled. Serve over spinach leaves.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SALAMI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook tortellinis for minimum cook time as directed on package.
• Drain tortellinis and rinse with cold water.
• Cut broccoli into bite size pieces. I discard most of the stems.
• Put broccoli in saucepan, cover with a few inches of water, and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook!
• Drain broccoli and rinse with cold water.
• Cut green pepper into 1-2" pieces.
• Cut cheese into small cubes.
• Slice the salami into strips using a sharp knife.
• Put everything into a large bowl, sprinkle with some garlic salt, and toss with about half of a 16 oz bottle of salad dressing. You can use more or less depending on your tastes, but half seems to work pretty well.
• Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

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 AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.