Vegetable Tortellini Salad Food

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
• Prepare the dressing according to the instructions in this recipe.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, tomatoes, artichokes, beans, onion, pepperoncini, and the dressing and toss to combine. Add the arugula and basil and toss again. Season to taste, and add Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired. Garnish with more fresh basil. Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 4 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.

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 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.

EASY TORTELLINI VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In 4-quart saucepan, cook tortellini as directed on packages; drain. Rinse with cold water to cool.
• Cook frozen vegetables as directed on bag; cool.
• In large bowl, mix onion, parsley, bell pepper, chile and artichokes. Add tortellini and vegetables; stir until well blended. Add lemon juice and reserved 1/4 cup artichoke marinade; toss to mix. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until serving time.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI-VEGETABLE SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook and drain tortellini as directed on package, adding cauliflower and broccoli during the last minute of cooking time. Rinse with cold water to cool; drain well.
• Meanwhile, in a large bowl, mix tomatoes, onion, parsley 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.

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.