Tortellini Salad With Thai Dressing Recipes

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 THAI DRESSING

Steps:

• Cook and drain tortellini according to package directions.
• Place in a large bowl.
• To make dressing, combine 4 tablespoons vinegar, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, garlic, ginger, sugar, hot-pepper flakes, dry mustard and five-spice powder in a small bowl.
• Whisk in oil.
• Toss warm tortellini with dressing.
• Toss in red bell pepper, green onion, snow peas and carrot.
• Add more vinegar and soy sauce to taste, if desired.
• Line a serving platter or individual serving plates with cabbage or spinach leaves.
• Arrange salad over greens.
• Serve at room temperature.

THAI SALAD DRESSING

Steps:

• Thoroughly mix all ingredients together.
• Will keep in fridge for two days.

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
• Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
• Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

CHEESE-FILLED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain plain and spinach tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Shake all Basil-Caper Dressing ingredients in tightly covered container. In large glass or plastic bowl, place tortellini and all remaining Tortellini Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.