Tortellini Vegetable Salad Food

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.

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.

TORTELLINI VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine Italian dressing and mustard. Add vegetables, olives and tortellini; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until chilled.

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.

MARINATED TORTELLINI AND VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• Cook pasta according to package directions.
• Combine vegetables and olives; stir in dressing.
• Cover& marinate in fridge for several hours or overnight.
• Drain and reserve dressing.
• Toss together; pasta& vegetable mixture and parsley.
• Spoon veggie mix onto serving platter lined with lettuce or whatever greens you have on hand.
• Sprinkle with Feta cheese and Serve with reserved dressing.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to package instructions, drain in a colander set in the sink, and rinse with cold water.
• Place the tortellini, pepperoni, green onions, olives, artichoke hearts, and mozzarella cheese in a large salad bowl.
• Whisk together the olive oil, balsamic vinegar, white vinegar, Italian seasonings, and salt and pepper in a bowl, and pour over the salad ingredients. Gently stir to combine, and refrigerate to chill before serving. For even better flavor, let chill in refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.

TUNA TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Combine tortellini, green beans, tuna, tomato, olives and green onions in a large bowl.
• Combine mayonnaise, vinegar and celery salt in a small bowl.
• Stir mayonnaise mixture into pasta mixture. Season with salt and ground black pepper.

TORTELLINI WITH FRESH VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini as directed on package, using 3-quart saucepan. Wipe out saucepan with paper towel; wipe dry with paper towel.
• Heat oil in same saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook bell pepper in oil 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until crisp-tender.
• Stir in tomatoes, zucchini, Italian seasoning and garlic salt. Cover and cook 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until zucchini is tender.
• Stir in tortellini. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until hot.

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.