Tortellini Salad With Homemade Italian Dressing Recipes

ITALIAN TORTELLINI PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini to al dente according to package instructions. Strain and place until cool, running water until no longer steaming. Drain well and transfer to a large mixing bowl.
• Pour 1/4 cup of dressing over the pasta, season with salt and pepper, toss to coat, and set aside.
• Add the remaining ingredients, drizzle with an additional 1/2 cup of Italian dressing, and toss to combine.
• Serve right away or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

TORTELLINI SALAD I

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling water until al dente.
• In a jar, combine vinegar, olive oil, fresh herbs, lemon juice, garlic powder, and hot sauce. Seal, and shake until well mixed. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
• In a large bowl combine, tortellini, peppers, onion, and olives. Pour lemon dressing over salad, and toss to coat pasta. Cover, and chill for at least four hours. Before serving, toss in feta and Parmesan.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
• Cool completely by running under cold water.
• Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING

Steps:

• 1. (* Important: It's best to make dressing at least one day ahead of time and store in refrigerator; remove from refrigerator, at least 1/2 hour before using, to allow solidified olive oil to liquify; shake well. )
• 2. Add all dressing ingredients to a pint jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well, or whisk together in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shake or mix well right before using.
• 3. To a large bowl, add tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, pepperoni and half of the fresh basil. Set aside, temporarily.
• 4. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water to cool (to avoid breakage, do NOT over-handle the tortellini.)
• 5. Add 3 tablespoons Italian dressing to the tomato bowl; mix together well.
• 6. Add well drained tortellini to tomato mixture; fold gently to combine and coat with dressing (add extra dressing, if desired.)
• 7. Plate the salad, or pour into serving dish; scatter extra basil and chives over all. Serve, or cover and refrigerate until served.

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a very large mixing bowl, whisk together the ingredients of the dressing until well combined. Set aside.
• Cook the tortellini according to package directions and drain well.
• While pasta is still warm, toss it in the mixing bowl with dressing. Allow pasta to cool.
• When dressed pasta has cooled to room temperature, add the rest of the salad ingredients to the pasta and toss well.
• Refrigerate 6 hours, or even better, overnight.
• Toss before serving, adjust seasoning and add olive oil as needed. Topped with fresh Basil and Serve

TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini in boiling water with a bit of salt.
• Drain and cool, do not rinse.
• Whisk together herbs and dressing.
• Chop all your vegetables.
• Combine all in a large bowl.
• Can be served room temp or chilled.
• If chilling, you may have to add more dressing before serving as the tortellini will soak the dressing up.

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.

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
• Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
• In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
• Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
• For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.