Tortellini Pasta Salad With Peas And Roasted Red Peppers Recipes

PASTA SALAD WITH SALAMI, CARROTS, PEAS AND ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain and rinse under cold water. Transfer to a large bowl.
• Add the salami, carrots, peas and roasted red peppers to the bowl with the tortellini.
• Make the dressing: Whisk the olive oil, white wine vinegar, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a bowl. Pour over the pasta salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Chill for up to 3 hours.

TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Gather the salad ingredients.
• Cook the tortellini in salted water following the package directions. Transfer the pasta to a colander and rinse with cold water to stop any carryover cooking.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, grape tomatoes, salami or ham, cucumber, spinach, red onion, black olives, and mozzarella cheese. If desired, add pepperoncini and basil. Gently fold the ingredients together, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Refrigerate the salad until about an hour before you plan to serve it. Prepare the Dressing and Assemble the Salad
• Gather the salad dressing ingredients.
• Combine the salad dressing, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder in a large screw-top jar, cruet, or bowl. Shake or whisk to combine the ingredients thoroughly.
• Pour the dressing over the salad and gently toss to combine.
• Refrigerate the salad for at least 1 hour before serving. Toss again, then add any garnishes if desired. Enjoy!

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil over the peppers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

OLIVE AND CELERY SALAD WITH ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Combine the red peppers, olives, celery and romaine in a large bowl.
• In a cruet, add the olive oil, vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Shake to combine. Pour over the salad in the bowl, toss together and serve.