Layered Tortellini Salad Food

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

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Bright, flavorful, & full of fresh veggies, this Italian Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for a potluck or backyard BBQ!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

16 ounces cheese tortellini
1 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¾ cup salami (diced)
⅓ cup red onion (diced)
½ red pepper (diced)
½ green pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 tablespoon parsley

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LAYERED VEGGIE TORTELLINI SALAD

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Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. -Dennis Vitale, New Preston, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
PARMESAN DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 20g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 374mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SPINACH & TORTELLINI LAYERED SALAD

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Make and share this Spinach & Tortellini Layered Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TheFarlands

Categories < 30 Mins

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 (9 ounce) package cheese tortellini, refrigerated
2 cups red cabbage, shredded
6 cups spinach leaves, torn
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 cup green onion, sliced
1 (8 ounce) bottle ranch dressing
8 slices bacon, cooked & crumpled

Steps:

Cook tortellini, drain and rinse with cold water.
Layer in 13x9 baking dish: cabbage, spinach, tortellini, tomatoes and green onions.
Pour dressing over top, sprinkle with bacon.
Cover, refrigerate until serving time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.3, Fat 27.9, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 36.8, Sodium 603.6, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.9, Protein 8.5

LAYERED TORTELLINI PESTO CHICKEN SALAD

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Loads of flavor in seven lovely layers!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Lunch

Time 2h40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 package (9 oz) refrigerated cheese-filled tortellini
1 cup frozen sweet peas (from 1-lb bag)
5 cups torn romaine lettuce
1 1/2 cups julienne (matchstick-cut) carrots
2 cups chopped or strips grilled chicken
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise or salad dressing
1/2 cup basil pesto
1/4 cup buttermilk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or basil leaves

Steps:

Cook tortellini as directed on package, adding peas during last 4 minutes of cook time. Drain; rinse immediately with cold water. Pat with paper towels to remove moisture.
In 3- or 4-quart clear bowl, layer the lettuce, the carrots, chicken, peas, the tortellini, and bell pepper.
In small bowl, mix mayonnaise, pesto and buttermilk. Spread over peppers; sprinkle with parsley. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours until chilled or overnight. Stir just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 24 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 440 mg, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 0 g

LAYERED TORTELLINI-SPINACH SALAD

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Layers of red cabbage, green spinach, cherry tomatoes and cheese-filled tortellini make this layered salad a real centerpiece. You can alter the amount of dressing to your liking, if you wish. -Genise Krause Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 packages (6 ounces each) fresh baby spinach
6 cups shredded red cabbage
1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 package (1 pound) sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 bottle (16 ounces) ranch salad dressing

Steps:

Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large salad bowl, layer the spinach, cabbage, tomatoes and onions. , Drain tortellini and rinse in cold water; place over onions. Top with bacon. Drizzle with salad dressing; do not toss. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253 calories, Fat 20g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 434mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.