Mediterranean Tortellini Salad

Name: Mediterranean Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini; 1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced; 3/4 cup prepared pesto; 2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped; 2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped; 1 cup crumbled feta cheese; 1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min. YIELD: 6 servings.

One of my childhood friends moved to Italy 20 years ago. During a recent visit to see her, I enjoyed a scrumptious salad made with tortellini and fresh vegetables. I fell in love with the dish and have been trying to recreate ever since. How'd I do? —Kelly Mapes, Fort Collins, Colorado

Ingredients

1 package (19 ounces) frozen cheese tortellini
1 package (14 ounces) smoked turkey sausage, sliced
3/4 cup prepared pesto
2 cups fresh baby spinach, chopped
2 cups sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, chopped
1 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced

Directions

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions.
2. Meanwhile, in a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook and stir sausage over medium heat 6-7 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a large bowl.
3. Drain tortellini; add to sausage. Stir in pesto. Add remaining ingredients; toss to combine. Serve warm or refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 334 calories, 17g fat (6g saturated fat), 45mg cholesterol, 981mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.

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