Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Pretty and packed with nutrition, this fresh-tasting salad makes a company-special light meal or side dish! “I also add diced purple onion and red bell pepper…or substitute diced cooked chicken and bow-tie pasta for the tortellini.” Emily Hanson - Logan, Utah

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Spinach Tortellini Salad Recipe
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
  • Yield: 6 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
  • 2 cups sliced cucumbers
  • 1 can (11 ounces) mandarin oranges, drained
  • 1/4 cup honey-roasted sliced almonds
  • 1/4 cup real bacon bits

Directions

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Meanwhile, for dressing, in a small heavy saucepan, combine the sugar, vinegar and oil. Cook and stir over low heat just until sugar is dissolved. Remove from the heat. Stir in the sesame seeds, onion, salt and paprika; set aside.
  • Drain tortellini and rinse with cold water. In a large bowl,
  • combine the tortellini, spinach, cucumbers, oranges, almonds and bacon. Pour dressing over salad; toss to coat. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1-1/2 cups equals 359 calories, 17 g fat (4 g saturated fat), 22 mg cholesterol, 591 mg sodium, 45 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Originally published as Spinach Tortellini Salad in Simple & Delicious March/April 2009, p37

Tip

Crunchy Cucumbers

If you want the cucumbers in your salad to be cool and crunchy, just chill them overnight in ice water. You’ll be delighted with the results…and so will everyone else! —Ruby W., Bogalusa, Louisiana

Light-Bodied White Wine

Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.

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Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by Muffy69

Super refreshing in the hot summer. Even picky eaters loved this one.


Reviewed on Mar. 31, 2010 by GrannyG1

Made last night and was a BIG hit. I substituted the almonds with pine nuts.


Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by kyle1987

Mandrine oranges break very easily. Need to be addedat the end. Good with strawberries and pineapple too.


Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2009 by trjogaka

I thought this salad was very tasty but I think I'll try chilling the dressing a bit the next time I make it.


Reviewed on Apr. 08, 2009 by annalovcy

I added some Italian Seasoning and it got a little zing.

 
 
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