Best 11 Tortellini Salad With Tomato Garlic Dressing Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Tortellini Salad adorned with a tantalizing Tomato Garlic Dressing. This vibrant dish is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes, featuring plump tortellini swimming in a sea of juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and aromatic basil. The crowning glory is our zesty Tomato Garlic Dressing, a symphony of fresh tomatoes, tangy garlic, and zesty herbs that elevates every bite to new heights. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Whether you're seeking a light lunch, a refreshing side dish, or a satisfying vegetarian entrée, this Tortellini Salad is a versatile dish that caters to all occasions. With just a few simple steps, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will impress your family and friends. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on a delicious adventure together!

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TORTELLINI SALAD



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This tortellini salad recipe is a perfect picnic side dish or make-ahead lunch! It's filled with juicy cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, briny artichoke hearts, and a zingy homemade dressing.

Provided by Jeanine Donofrio

Categories     Main dish or side dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

18 ounces cheese tortellini or vegan tortellini*
Italian Dressing
2 cups halved cherry tomatoes
1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 cup cooked white beans (drained and rinsed)
½ cup thinly sliced red onion
5 pepperoncini (stemmed and chopped)
2 cups fresh arugula
1 cup fresh basil (torn, plus more for garnish)
Parmesan or pecorino cheese (optional)
Red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini according to the package directions until al dente. Drain and let cool.
  • Prepare the dressing according to the instructions in this recipe.
  • In a large bowl, combine the tortellini, tomatoes, artichokes, beans, onion, pepperoncini, and the dressing and toss to combine. Add the arugula and basil and toss again. Season to taste, and add Parmesan and red pepper flakes, if desired. Garnish with more fresh basil. Serve right away or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

ITALIAN TORTELLINI SALAD



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Bright, flavorful, & full of fresh veggies, this Italian Tortellini Salad is the perfect dish for a potluck or backyard BBQ!

Provided by Holly Nilsson

Categories     Pasta     Salad     Side Dish

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

16 ounces cheese tortellini
1 cup Italian dressing (homemade or store-bought)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
¾ cup salami (diced)
⅓ cup red onion (diced)
½ red pepper (diced)
½ green pepper (diced)
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese (shredded)
1 tablespoon parsley

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of water to a boil and cook tortellini according to package directions.
  • Cool completely by running under cold water.
  • Combine all ingredients and refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 kcal, Carbohydrate 30 g, Protein 12 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATO GARLIC DRESSING RECIPE - (4.5/5)



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Provided by á-73576

Number Of Ingredients 18

For the Salad:
4 10-12 ounce bags frozen tortellini, cooked in boiling water until just done then cooled on a long baking tray
1 tablespoon olive oil stirred into the tortellinis while cooling, plus 1 tablespoon olive oil when salad ingredients are mixed
1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, not in oil, sliced thinly, then halved
1 1/2 cups cherry or grape tomatoes, halved, any larger tomatoes in the batch quartered
1 16 ounce can artichoke hearts, quartered then cut in half
6 scallions, green part included, thin, chopped finely
1/2 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup fresh basil, sliced chiffonade, then cut in half
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt, and more to taste
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
For the Dressing:
6 medium size tomatoes, cored, cut in half, grated on a hand grater down to the skin, discard skin and transfer grated tomatoes to a mixing bowl
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/8 cup white wine vinegar
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the Tortellini Salad: Into a long rectangular dish or container that has a fitted lid, gently combined the cooked, cooled tortellinis mixed with a tablespoon olive oil, the sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and scallions. Stir the other one tablespoon of olive oil throughout the salad then fold in the fresh herbs, along with the salt and pepper, refrigerate until a few hours before serving. For the Dressing Scrape the grated tomatoes into a large glass mixing bowl then stir in the chopped garlic. Pour in the vinegar,drizzle in olive oil a little at a time whisking to incorporate with the tomato mixture. Add in the salt and pepper, check seasoning adding a little more salt and pepper to suited taste. Refrigerate until 3 hours before serving. Salad Assembly: Three hours before serving whisk dressing together then pour half into the Tortellini Salad and stir throughout. Immediately before serving salad pour in the remaining dressing and stir, adding in any extra seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer Tortellini Salad from container to a large serving platter lined with fresh greens if desired. Notes If the tortellini salad is mixed with the dressing too far in advance the tortellini will absorb the dressing taking the flavor from the tortellini's as well as losing the bright red color of the red tomatoes in the dressing.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATO-ARUGULA DRESSING



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Provided by Jeff Mauro, host of Sandwich King

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 packages frozen cheese tortellini
2 cups arugula (baby or regular)
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1/4 cup lightly toasted walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup oil-cured black olives, pitted and sliced
1 orange bell pepper, diced
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup fresh basil, cut into chiffonade
Freshly grated Parmesan, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the tortellini and tomato-arugula dressing: Cook the tortellini to al dente according to the package directions. Drain and let cool.
  • In a food processor, add the arugula, Parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, basil, walnuts, lemon juice and garlic and pulse until just combined. Slowly stream in the olive oil until the dressing has a nice rustic consistency, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • For the salad: In a large bowl, mix the tortellini with the dressing until the pasta is completely coated. Add in the olives and bell peppers and mix. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with basil and Parmesan.

SPINACH TORTELLINI SALAD



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Easy Spinach Tortellini Salad, loaded with with fresh herbs, tomatoes, mozzarella, and olives, and tossed in a simple homemade Italian dressing. Perfect for a little party, or serve it as a side next to chicken or fish. Leftovers will make a great lunch the next day!

Provided by Suzy Karadsheh

Categories     Salad     Side Dish

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound fresh tortelloni pasta,
2 cups baby spinach ((packed))
1 cup cherry tomatoes ((halved))
1 cup fresh parsley ((chopped) )
1 cup fresh basil ((chopped) )
1 cup baby mozzarella balls
1/2 cup sundried tomatoes in oil ((chopped, drained) )
1/2 cup olives ((sliced, any kind you like))
2 cloves garlic ((minced))
1 lemon ((juice of))
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
Kosher salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook the tortellini pasta in salted boiling water according to package instructions (about 5 to 7 minutes). Drain and rinse in cold water.
  • Transfer the pasta to a large bowl. Add the rest of the salad ingredients and toss gently.
  • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, lemon juice, vinegar, olive oil, and herbs. Add a big pinch of kosher salt and black pepper. Whisk to combine.
  • Pour the dressing over the salad. Toss to combine.
  • For best flavor, allow the salad to rest for 30 minutes or so for the flavors to meld before serving. Transfer to a platter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.8 kcal, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.5 g, Cholesterol 44.7 mg, Sodium 828.5 mg, Fiber 5 g, Sugar 3.2 g, UnsaturatedFat 6.1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

WARM GARLIC & HERB TORTELLINI SALAD



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Warm tortellini and roasted vegetables are elevated with a tangy Italian garlicky herb dressing along with a little salami and fresh herbs. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or as a side for a crowd.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 bell peppers (1 red, 1 yellow), cut into thick strips
1 small bulb fennel, trimmed, halved, cored and thinly sliced, plus 1/4 cup chopped fronds
1 red onion, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rings
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
One 9-ounce package spinach or cheese tortellini
One 5-ounce package baby spinach (about 8 cups)
2 ounces thinly sliced salami, cut into thin strips
1/2 cup Food Network Kitchen™ Inspirations Italian Herb & Garlic Dressing
1/2 cup torn basil or flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Toss together the peppers, fennel, onions, oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper on a rimmed baking sheet. Bake, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and lightly browned, about 25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the tortellini and cook as the label directs; drain. Combine in a large bowl with the roasted vegetables and cool slightly.
  • Add the spinach, salami and Italian Herb & Garlic Dressing to the bowl and toss. Season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the basil and fennel fronds.

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED-TOMATO AND BALSAMIC



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 large red bell peppers
1 pound cheese tortellini, fresh or frozen
4 scallions (green onions), white and tender green parts only
2 cloves garlic, quartered
4 to 6 sun-dried tomatoes, oil packed or soaked in water if dehydrated or 2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 bunch fresh basil (about 6 ounces), soaked, rinsed thoroughly, and stripped from stems (reserve about a half dozen of the sprigs from the top of the stem for garnish)
1/8 cup balsamic vinegar
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the tortellini. Place the peppers in a roasting pan and roast in preheated oven, checking every 15 minutes, and turning them with tongs until the skin is fully wrinkled and charred black. White the peppers are roasting, boil tortellini until al dente, drain, and set aside to cool. Put the charred peppers into a bowl filled with a couple of inches of ice water. Once cooled, you can then use your fingers to work quickly to slip off and discard the skins of the peppers while they are in the water. Transfer them to a plate, peel away any remnants of the charred skins, slice open and remove the stem and seeds, then julienne the peppers and set aside.
  • Through the feed opening of a running blender, add scallions, garlic cloves, sun-dried tomatoes, and 1/2 cup of the fresh basil leaves (packed), reserving the rest of the basil. Add the vinegar and blend until a paste is formed, then leaving the blender running, add the olive oil in a slow steady stream allowing the mixture to emulsify. Season the dressing with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Julienne the rest of the basil (except for the sprigs for garnish). Toss with the tortellini, julienned red bell peppers, and dressing. Transfer to serving dish and decorate with reserved basil sprigs. Can be served at room temperature or chilled.

TORTELLINI SALAD



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I like this recipe because you can make it ahead of time. It's the perfect size for your lunch. You can vary the dressing to suit your taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1-3/4 cups frozen cheese tortellini
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 cup chopped green or sweet red pepper
1 small tomato, seeded and diced
1/4 cup julienned pepper Jack cheese
1/4 cup Italian salad dressing

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a bowl, combine tortellini with all of the remaining ingredients; toss gently to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts :

SUN-DRIED TOMATO TORTELLINI SALAD



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Make and share this Sun-Dried Tomato Tortellini Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Vegetable

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces tortellini
4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped
5 cups chopped arugula
1/2 cup thinly sliced onion
3 ounces prosciutto, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup parmigiano or 1/3 cup romano cheese, freshly grated
1/4-1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Cook tortellini according to package directions to al dente. Drain and allow to cool, but do not run under water. (Mix in a little olive oil to prevent sticking and drying.)
  • Meanwhile, marinate the sundried tomatoes and garlic in extra virgin olive oil. When tortellini have cooled enough to handle, add the arugula, onion, prosciutto, asiago cheese and the sundried tomato/garlic/olive oil mixture, mixing well and adding salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
  • Allow to sit, covered and chilled for about an hour so flavors can blend.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.7, Fat 18.7, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 24, Sodium 1104, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 12.7, Protein 12.7

TORTELLINI SALAD WITH TOMATOES AND PEAS



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This is one of my standard pasta salads for potlucks or parties. It's vegetarian and so good! Don't skimp with the dressing because the tortellini soak up a lot of dressing. I estimated the dressing amounts, so you just need to taste for yourself.

Provided by Toi

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Green Pea Salad Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (12 ounce) packages refrigerated cheese tortellini
½ (10 ounce) package frozen peas
3 tomatoes, chopped
1 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 lemons, juiced
1 tablespoon white sugar
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook tortellini in boiling water until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook peas for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside to cool.
  • Combine cooled tortellini, cooled peas, tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, chives, and parsley in a bowl.
  • Combine olive oil, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper in a little bowl; the dressing is supposed to taste sour. Pour over tortellini salad and mix well. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Taste before serving and season with salt and pepper, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.9 calories, Carbohydrate 54.6 g, Cholesterol 51.1 mg, Fat 19.5 g, Fiber 4.9 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 694.5 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

EASY TORTELLINI SALAD



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A blend of spinach and three-cheese tortellini and marinated artichoke hearts. A perfect summer side dish or main dish! Try my Lite Italian Salad Dressing recipe with this salad!

Provided by Lillian

Categories     Salad     100+ Pasta Salad Recipes     Tortellini Pasta Salad Recipes

Time 3h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package dried spinach tortellini
1 (8 ounce) package dried three-cheese tortellini
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
1 (6 ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (6 ounce) can sliced black olives, drained
½ red onion, thinly sliced
¼ cup grated carrots
1 ½ cups oil and vinegar dressing

Steps:

  • Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in spinach and three-cheese tortellini and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through but is still slightly firm, 10 to 11 minutes.
  • Drain well, and allow tortellini to cool.
  • Toss together the tortellini, grape tomatoes, artichoke hearts, olives, red onion, carrots, and dressing in a large bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 3 hours or overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.7 calories, Carbohydrate 44.1 g, Cholesterol 64 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 1477.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

Tips:

  • Fresh ingredients: Use fresh tomatoes, basil, and garlic for the best flavor. If you can, use tomatoes from your garden or a local farmer's market.
  • Don't overcook the tortellini: Tortellini should be cooked al dente, or slightly firm to the bite. Overcooked tortellini will be mushy and won't hold up well in the salad.
  • Make the dressing ahead of time: The dressing can be made up to 24 hours ahead of time. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Toss the salad gently: When you're combining the tortellini, vegetables, and dressing, toss the salad gently to avoid breaking up the tortellini.
  • Serve the salad immediately: Tortellini salad is best served immediately after it's made. The tortellini will start to absorb the dressing and become soggy if you wait too long.

Conclusion:

Tortellini salad is a delicious and easy-to-make summer dish. It's perfect for potlucks, picnics, or a light lunch or dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little planning, you can have a tasty and refreshing tortellini salad on the table in no time.

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