Tortellini Salad With Tomatoes And Feta Recipes

BETTER THAN TRENDY BAKED TOMATO AND FETA PASTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Lightly grease a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with some cooking spray, then set aside.
• In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper. Add the tomatoes and peppers and toss to coat.
• Add the tortellini and chicken stock to the baking dish. Place the feta on top of the tortellini. Add the cherry tomatoes and peppers, along with any liquid in the bowl.
• Bake until the tomatoes and peppers are soft and starting to brown, about 35 minutes.
• Top with torn basil leaves and serve warm.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND FETA

Steps:

• Combine first seven ingredients in a serving bowl. Cook tortellini according to package directions and drain. Add tortellini to tomatoe mixture and toss well. Sprinkle with feta. Serve warm or chilled.

TORTELLINI CHICKEN SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• In serving bowl, combine pasta, chicken, artichokes, spinach, tomatoes, feta and onions.
• To make vinaigrette, puree the garlic, oregano, tomato paste, vinegar and salt & pepper in a food processor or blender.
• While processing, drizzle in olive oil to make a smooth emulsion.
• Toss enough dressing with salad to coat and stir to combine.
• May serve immediately or refrigerate.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND PEAS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Combine cooled tortellini, cooled peas, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl.
• Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a little bowl; the dressing is supposed to taste sour. Pour over tortellini salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Taste before serving and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.