Party Tortellini Salad Recipe

Party Tortellini Salad Recipe
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75% would make again

“This easy salad with its crowd-pleasing flavors makes a wonderful addition to cookouts and picnics,” writes Mary Wilt of Ipswich, Massachusetts. “It’s a favorite with folks of all ages.”

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  • 10 Servings
  • Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Ingredients

  • 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
  • 2 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pimiento-stuffed olives, halved
  • 3/4 cup reduced-fat red wine vinaigrette
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, broccoli, red pepper and olives. Drizzle with dressing and sprinkle with salt; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 10 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup equals 156 calories, 7 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 8 mg cholesterol, 596 mg sodium, 19 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 6 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Party Tortellini Salad published in Light & Tasty August/September 2007, p55

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Party Tortellini Salad Recipe

Party Tortellini Salad

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Reviewed on Jul. 05, 2009 by Lilpup

I couldn't find red wine vinaigrette so I used Raspberry. The salad was out of this world. Definitely a keeper

Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2009 by kim blackmon

I am always looking for new lower-fat things to try,this looks like just the thing for our diet class cookout next weekend!Thanks TOH! K.Blackmon

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2009 by npp3512007

Hi Velohic - the only time I see tri-color tortellini is in the dry pasta section, not frozen. It's decent quality if you follow the package directions. Hope that helps.

Reviewed on Jun. 25, 2009 by pinkirishlace

Way to go Velochic!!! I dont understand why SOME people feel the need to be so negative in their comments on this web site.I think this salad sounds wonderful just the way it is, and I plan to prepare it this weekend for my daughters baby shower. Thanks for posting this recipe!

Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2009 by Velochic

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Broccoli is DISGUSTING! I use marinated mushrooms, black olives, roasted red peppers, italian dressing, and NO SALT in mine and it is fantastic! Not everyone likes broccoli; my family wouldn't eat this!

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Wow, that's really judgmental!  Because YOUR family doesn't like broccoli, it's DISGUSTING?  With attitudes like that, no wonder so many kids are picky!

 Anyway, I think the thread has some great ideas.  I was wondering if anyone knows where to buy TRICOLOR tortellini (white, spinach, and tomato pasta doughs).  I have seen it before, but have not been able to find it for a couple of years.  I'm in the Midwest.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2009 by toupee

 Thanks. I will try that idea.

Reviewed on May. 19, 2009 by penoll

This is a great salad that you can use your imagination with things you have in the house...use any veggie you like! Cheese or Dressing to your taste!

Reviewed on May. 18, 2009 by missmar

This sounds great - can't wait to try it. I, too, would add cauliflower, leave out the olives, and add bite-size cheese bits to it as my family loves all kinds of cheese. Also, maybe add a little Salad Supreme sprinkles for some extra spice. Very nice!!

Reviewed on May. 18, 2009 by lrivet

Have you tried looking in the refrigerated deli section or the pre-packaged meat section at you grocer's?  I know that at my regular grocery store it's kept in the pre-pack section in the meat dept.  Good luck.Smile

Reviewed on May. 16, 2009 by zucchini lady

I am always looking for different dishes to take to our pot luck dinners in our park - I also will probably add cauliflower and use black olives, but the concept sounds great! Thanks for sharing.

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