Tortellini Salad With Feta Cheese And Baby Spinach Recipes

SPINACH AND FETA CHEESE TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large, oven safe, saucepan over medium heat until it foams and starts to brown a little.
• Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Sprinkle in the flour and cook until it starts to brown a little, about a minute.
• Add the milk and cook until it thickens, about 2 minutes.
• Mix in the nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Add the parmesan and mozzarella and cook until it melts into the sauce.
• Mix in the spinach, feta, dill, parsley, green onions.
• Mix in the tortellini, sprinkle on the mozzarella and bake in a preheated 350F/180C oven until the cheese has melted and the sides are bubbling, about 15 minutes.

SPINACH AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large pot of salted boiling water, cook pasta until al dente, rinse under cold water and drain.
• In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, spinach, cheese, tomatoes and olives. Add enough salad dressing to coat. Toss and season with salt and pepper.

ALI'S GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add tortellini, and cook for 7 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl, mix the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, and salt. Place the cooked tortellini in the bowl, and toss to coat. Cover, and chill at least 2 hours in the refrigerator.
• Place eggs in a saucepan with enough water to cover, and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, and allow eggs to sit in the hot water for 10 to 12 minutes. Drain, cool, peel, and quarter.
• Gently mix the spinach, feta cheese, and onion into the bowl with the pasta. Arrange the quartered eggs around the salad to serve.

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
• For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.

GREEK-STYLE SPINACH AND EGG TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender (about 4-5 minutes) drain and rinse under cold water; place in a large glass bowl.
• In a bowl whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, parsley, oregano, garlic, salt and Parmesan cheese (add in a small amount of sugar if desired and season with black pepper to taste).
• Pour the dressing over the tortellini; toss to combine; cover and chill for 4-24 hours.
• To prepare the salad; add in spinach leaves, feta cheese, onions slices and cherry tomatoes; toss gently to combine with the tortellini/dressing mixture.
• Season with more salt and pepper if desired.
• Mound on a large serving platter or plate, and arrange the egg quarters around the edge.
• Delicious!

TORTELLINI SPINACH SALAD

Steps:

• In a salad bowl, combine the spinach, tortellini and Parmesan cheese. Drizzle with dressing; toss to coat.