Tortellini Salad With Artichokes Sweet Peppers Recipes

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.

SPINACH ARTICHOKE PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring 5 or 6 inches of water to a boil in a large pot. Salt boiling water and add pasta. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until pasta is just tender and the tortellini are floating like buoys. Drain tortellini, then cool the cooked pasta by spreading them out on a large plate or a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• Coarsely chop baby spinach. Combine with artichoke pieces, roasted red pepper and red onion. Chop garlic, then add salt to it and mash it into a paste with the flat of your knife. Transfer garlic paste to a small bowl and add lemon zest, lemon juice and vinegar to it. Whisk in oil, thyme and pepper. Add pasta and sun-dried tomatoes to the salad. Dress salad and gently toss. Serve or refrigerate.

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.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SHRIMP, ARTICHOKES, AND ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk together lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients. Add dressing and toss.
• Serve chilled or at room temperature.