Tortellini Fruit Salad Recipes

TORTELLINI FRUIT SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in boiling water until done.
• Make melon balls from cantaloupe and honeydew.
• Cool tortellini and then mix all ingredients together.
• Refrigerate then serve.

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.

COLD GREEK TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in the boiling water until tender yet firm to the bite, 6 to 7 minutes. Drain well and transfer to a large bowl.
• Add tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, red onion, Kalamata olives, and feta cheese. Add salad dressing and mix thoroughly.
• Chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours before serving.

BLUEBERRY TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• To make the dressing: In a small bowl, mix together the sugar, vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and mustard.
• Slowly and gradually add the olive oil, beating until thick and smooth.
• Add the poppy seeds and stir; cover and chill 8 hours.
• To make the salad: cook the tortellini according to the package directions; drain well and place in a large mixing bowl.
• Add the blueberries, strawberries, oranges, grapes, and pecans.
• Add salad dressing; toss to coat.
• Can serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.