Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad

Name: Layered Veggie Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Cuisine: Europe
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 2 cups fresh broccoli florets; 2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered; 2 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; PARMESAN DRESSING:; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream; 1 teaspoon dried thyme

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 10 servings.

Tortellini and a Parmesan dressing give this layered salad an unexpected twist. It's great for a potluck. —Dennis Vitale, New Preston, Connecticut

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups fresh broccoli florets
2 cups cherry tomatoes, quartered
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1 can (2-1/4 ounces) sliced ripe olives, drained
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
PARMESAN DRESSING:
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain and rinse in cold water. In a 2-1/2-qt. glass bowl, layer the tortellini, broccoli, tomatoes, celery, olives and cheddar cheese.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; spoon over salad or serve alongside. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 286 calories, 20g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 374mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.

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