Tortellini Salad With Garden Vegetables 🥗
Overview:
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of garden-fresh vegetables combined with succulent tortellini in this delightful Tortellini Salad. Perfect for a light lunch or a refreshing snack, this recipe promises to tantalize your taste buds with every bite. Whether you’re hosting a potluck, enjoying a picnic, or simply craving a wholesome dish, this Tortellini Salad is sure to impress!
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 519.1
- Fat Content: 20.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 6.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 47.7mg
- Sodium Content: 1163.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 66.2g
- Fiber Content: 4.3g
- Sugar Content: 7.6g
- Protein Content: 18g
Recipe Information:
- Servings: 4
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cuisine: European
- Category: Lunch/Snacks
- Keywords: Vegetable, European, Potluck, Spring, Summer, Winter, < 60 Mins, Oven, Refrigerator, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, Easy, Inexpensive
Ingredients:
| Ingredients | Quantities |
|---|---|
| Tortellini | 1 package |
| Zucchini | 1 |
| Red Onion | 1/2 |
| Cherry Tomatoes | 1 cup |
| Cucumber | 1 |
| Bell Pepper (any color) | 1/2 |
| Black Olives (pitted) | 3/4 cup |
| Italian Dressing | 3/4 cup |
| Fresh Basil Leaves | To taste |
| Salt and Pepper | To taste |
Instructions:
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Cook Tortellini: Begin by cooking the tortellini according to the package directions until they are just tender. This typically takes about 8-10 minutes.
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Rinse and Drain: Once the tortellini is cooked, drain it thoroughly and then rinse it under cold running water. This helps to stop the cooking process and prevents the tortellini from sticking together.
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Prepare Vegetables: While the tortellini is cooking, prepare the vegetables. Dice the zucchini, thinly slice the red onion, halve the cherry tomatoes, slice the cucumber, and dice the bell pepper. Pit and slice the black olives.
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Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and drained tortellini with all the prepared vegetables and black olives.
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Add Dressing: Pour the Italian dressing over the salad ingredients.
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Season: Tear fresh basil leaves over the salad and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Toss: Gently toss all the ingredients together until everything is evenly coated with the dressing and the seasoning is well distributed.
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Chill (Optional): If desired, cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the salad for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
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Serve: Serve the Tortellini Salad at room temperature or chilled, depending on your preference.
Enjoy your Tortellini Salad With Garden Vegetables! 🌱🍅🥒
