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: Italian Recipes, Italian Salad Recipes, Italian Vegetarian Recipes
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

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

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.
In a small bowl, whisk the dressing ingredients; spoon over salad, or serve alongside. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

Originally published as Tortellini Vegetable Salad in Country Woman Christmas 2007

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ms11145

Feb 16, 2018

Great salad. I also added spinach, onions and green pepper. Will make again.
Nana9a

Aug 25, 2017

I just made this and it is easy and delicious. I will make it for an upcoming potluck for Church!
christyan17

Dec 17, 2012

Going to try this with spinach instead of celery layer.
dp2009

Sep 29, 2012

made this years ago. have been wanting to make again, but no recipe. thanks for the recipe. it is wonderfully light and filling.
onehoobgirl

Aug 18, 2010

Made this for my son's Birthday - It was so easy and so yummy. Will be making it again this weekend when a friend comes into town.