TORTELLINI SALAD WITH HOMEMADE ITALIAN DRESSING
This is one terrific pasta salad! It consists of cheese filled tortellini, cherry tomatoes, pepperoni, kalamata olives, a little sweet bell pepper and basil, tossed in my super flavorful, tangy, homemade asiago Italian dressing. It's a party in your mouth! This recipe converts, easily, to vegetarian by omitting the pepperoni....
Provided by Tere Gill
Categories Pasta Salads
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 28
Steps:
- 1. (* Important: It's best to make dressing at least one day ahead of time and store in refrigerator; remove from refrigerator, at least 1/2 hour before using, to allow solidified olive oil to liquify; shake well. )
- 2. Add all dressing ingredients to a pint jar with a tight fitting lid and shake well, or whisk together in a medium bowl; cover and refrigerate. Shake or mix well right before using.
- 3. To a large bowl, add tomatoes, bell peppers, olives, pepperoni and half of the fresh basil. Set aside, temporarily.
- 4. Cook tortellini according to package instructions; drain and rinse with cold water to cool (to avoid breakage, do NOT over-handle the tortellini.)
- 5. Add 3 tablespoons Italian dressing to the tomato bowl; mix together well.
- 6. Add well drained tortellini to tomato mixture; fold gently to combine and coat with dressing (add extra dressing, if desired.)
- 7. Plate the salad, or pour into serving dish; scatter extra basil and chives over all. Serve, or cover and refrigerate until served.
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OMAR MHAMAD
mhamado@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tortellini, vegetables, and dressing.
Elizabeth Mazzacone
elizabeth.m16@hotmail.frI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Godwin Ali
ga6@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tortellini and the dressing.
Omphemetse Mogoeng
omphemetse-m81@yahoo.comI've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a summer cookout or potluck.
Ghulam Ali Official
g.official88@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to it for a more complete meal.
Chrislene Thesalus
t34@yahoo.comI'm not a big fan of tortellini, but I loved this salad! The dressing is amazing and the combination of ingredients is perfect.
Shahidur Rahman
shahidur-rahman@yahoo.comThis salad is so refreshing and flavorful. I love the combination of tortellini, vegetables, and dressing.
Bhishma Bhattarai
b-b33@hotmail.frI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Junior Campbell
junior-campbell@aol.comThis salad is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the tortellini and the dressing.
Waleed Abrahams
abrahams-w55@gmail.comI've been making this salad for years and it's always a favorite. It's perfect for a summer cookout or potluck.
Adam Zine
adam-z@gmail.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit at parties. I highly recommend it.
Esther Namutowe
esther@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of tortellini salad, but this recipe changed my mind. The dressing is amazing and the combination of ingredients is perfect.
Parwaizakhtar Sial
p-s@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover tortellini. I also like to add some grilled chicken or shrimp to it for a more complete meal.
Ansari Boy
b@yahoo.comI love the addition of artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes to this salad. They add so much flavor and texture.
Saaf Nafis
saafn37@yahoo.comThis is my go-to recipe for tortellini salad. It's always a hit and it's so easy to make.
Prince Kay
k84@hotmail.comI made this salad for a picnic and it was perfect! It's easy to transport and everyone loved it.
Sahazab baloch baloch
sahazab-b@hotmail.comThis was a great recipe! I used a store-bought Italian dressing and it still turned out delicious.
Byiringiro Jean claude
b.claude@gmail.comI've made this salad a few times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dressing is so easy to make and it really elevates the salad.
SK Joni Hasan
shasan67@hotmail.frThis tortellini salad was a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the combination of flavors and textures. The homemade Italian dressing was the perfect finishing touch.