Hot Tortellini Salad With Salami And Broccoli Recipes

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SALAMI AND CHEESE

Steps:

• Cook tortellinis for minimum cook time as directed on package.
• Drain tortellinis and rinse with cold water.
• Cut broccoli into bite size pieces. I discard most of the stems.
• Put broccoli in saucepan, cover with a few inches of water, and boil for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook!
• Drain broccoli and rinse with cold water.
• Cut green pepper into 1-2" pieces.
• Cut cheese into small cubes.
• Slice the salami into strips using a sharp knife.
• Put everything into a large bowl, sprinkle with some garlic salt, and toss with about half of a 16 oz bottle of salad dressing. You can use more or less depending on your tastes, but half seems to work pretty well.
• Refrigerate for a few hours before serving.

5 MINUTE ITALIAN SALAMI TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the tortellini by heating a pot of water over medium high heat, salting the water until it tastes like salt water.
• Once the tortellini is soft and floats to the top of the water, strain and place in a bowl.
• Add all other ingredients including the oil with herbs from the cheese. Toss to coat and serve.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.

WARM GARLIC & HERB TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss together the peppers, fennel, onions, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
• Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain. Combine in a large bowl with the roasted vegetables and cool slightly.
• Add the spinach, salami and Italian Herb & Garlic Dressing to the bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the basil and fennel fronds.

BROCCOLI-TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions (I use the fresh tortellini that are tri-colored).
• Make sure to cut the broccoli into bite sized florets.
• I also lightly steam them before adding to the salad.
• In a large bowl mix together tortellini, broccoli, chopped parsley, pimento, UN-DRAINED artichoke hearts, green onions, basil and garlic powder.
• Add Italian dressing (I use Bernsteins Restaurant Recipe Italian or Newman's Own); stir to mix.
• Refrigerate until serving time.
• Just before serving, stir in olives, cherry tomatoes that have been cut in half, and parmesan cheese.

BROCCOLI AND TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain, and rinse under cold water.
• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise, sugar and vinegar to make the dressing.
• In a large bowl, combine broccoli, tortellini, bacon, raisins, sunflower seeds and red onion. Pour dressing over salad, and toss.