Best 7 Cheese Tortellini Salad Recipes

CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a rolling boil. Cook tortellini at a boil, stirring occasionally, until the pasta floats to the top and the filling is hot, 6 to 8 minutes; drain. Rinse tortellini with cold water until completely cooled; drain and transfer to a large bowl.
• Stir pepperoni, provolone cheese, artichoke hearts, black olives, Italian-style salad dressing, dry Italian dressing mix, and black pepper with the tortellini. Add more Italian dressing just before serving, if desired.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, cook broccoli in 6 cups boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain and immediately rinse in cold water. In the same pan, cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water., In a large bowl, combine the broccoli, tortellini, onion and raisins. Combine the mayonnaise, sugar substitute and vinegar; pour over salad and toss to coat. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Just before serving, stir in bacon and sunflower kernels.

CHEESE TORTELLINI CAESAR SALAD

Steps:

• Combine pasta, lettuce, dressing and cheese in medium bowl.
• Toss to coat; top with tomatoes and croutons.
• Season with ground black pepper.

CHEESE TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook tortellini according to package directions., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the arugula, artichokes, onion, peppers and cheese. Drain tortellini; add to arugula mixture., In a small bowl, whisk the remaining ingredients. Drizzle over salad; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

CHEESE TORTELLINI PESTO PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Cook pastas, set aside to cool a bit.
• 2. In large bowl or punch bowl, add rest of ingredients folding gently til well mixed.
• 3. Gently fold in pastas well.
• 4. Adjust seasonings to taste, meaning, add more salt, parmesan, etc., til it's to your own liking.
• 5. Serve immediately, or refrigerate.
• 6. *If serving this much later or the next day, you'll need to "refresh" this. Just add a bit more olive oil, salt and parmesan cheese before serving as the noodles suck up the oil and seasonings a bit.
• 7. *This salad is best room temp or even slightly warm.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI AND TORTELLINI SALAD WITH ASIAGO CHEESE

Steps:

• 1. Combine oil, red wine and balsamic vinegars, oregano, mustard and garlic in a bowl; season with salt and pepper. 2. Cut each zucchini into three length-wise slices, about 1/2-inch (1-cm) thick. Place on a baking sheet and brush with 1/3 cup (75 mL) of the vinaigrette. Place on greased grill over medium-high heat and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side or until just crisp-tender. Let slices cool slightly; cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) thick chunks. 3. Meanwhile cook tortellini in a large pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain; rinse under cold water to chill. Drain well. 4. Combine tortellini, grilled zucchini, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, cheese and parsley in a large bowl; pour remaining vinaigrette over and toss. Cover and refrigerate until serving.

CHEESE-FILLED TORTELLINI SALAD

Steps:

• Cook and drain plain and spinach tortellini as directed on packages. Rinse with cold water; drain.
• Shake all Basil-Caper Dressing ingredients in tightly covered container. In large glass or plastic bowl, place tortellini and all remaining Tortellini Salad ingredients. Add dressing; toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors but no longer than 24 hours. Toss before serving.