Confetti Tortellini Salad

Name: Confetti Tortellini Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Cuisine: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini; 1 cup fresh cauliflowerets; 1 cup fresh broccoli florets; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 1/2 cup Italian salad dressing; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

After sampling a similar pasta salad at a market in Florida, I came home to develop my own version. This recipe is as close to the original as anything I've ever tried.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups refrigerated or frozen cheese tortellini
1 cup fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup fresh broccoli florets
2 medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup Italian salad dressing
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions

Ina large saucepan, cook tortellini according to package directions; drain. In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, vegetables and garlic. Sprinkle with cheese. Combine the salad dressing and hot pepper sauce; pour over salad and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 189 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 516mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Originally published as Confetti Tortellini Salad in Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2003

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gwashington1961

Aug 5, 2012

This may be the recipe for a salad to accompany the Italian Meatball Subs. Yum! Even the Gingerbread Teddy Bear Cookies go with this Holiday Meal! Check out the Recipe Box for other recipes that could go together well!
MarlaB

Apr 28, 2012

I made this and it was excellent! I added some marinated artichoke hearts and red onion. Lovely to look at and everyone really liked it!