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Tortellini Salad

Recipe #298133 | 4 hours | 4 hours prep | SERVES 6 -8 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Golden Sunflower

I found this recipe in my Joy of Pasta cookbook. It actually is a pasta salad with farfelle, but I prefer the look and taste of cheese tortellini. A mandolin is key for slicing the vegetables. Makes a beautiful presentation. Takes a little time to prepare, but well worth it!

Posted on: Apr 13, 2008

Ingredients

  • small red onion, thinly sliced and separated into rings
  • cup black olive, pitted
  • ounces fresh mushroom, sliced very thin
  • 1 (14 ounce) can artichoke heart, drained and quartered
  • tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • tablespoons white vinegar
  • teaspoon fresh marjoram, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram
  • teaspoon fresh dill, finely chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
  • ounces cheese tortellini
  • cup celery, diagonally sliced
  • cup cherry tomato, halved
  • 1/2 cup green pepper, diced
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
  • Directions

    1. 1
      In a medium bowl, combine onion, olives, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, oil, vinegar, marjoram and dill. Allow to sit for 2-3 hours. It is not necessary to refrigerate.
    2. 2
      Cook the tortellini until al dente. Drain well, transfer to a cloth towel and pat dry. Place in large mixing bowl.
    3. 3
      To the pasta, add the celery, tomatoes, green pepper, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper to taste and the marinated vegetables.
    4. 4
      Toss lightly, but well.
    5. 5
      Salad should be made ahead (at least an hour to combine flavors) and kept in the refrigerator.
    6. 6
      Take it out 30 minutes before serving and taste. I usually add a bit more vinegar and parmesan cheese at this point - but this is up to your taste.
    7. 7
      Toss lightly again before serving. Place in a colorful bowl or platter.

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    Featured Reviews for This Recipe

    From: MC Baker

    On May 15, 2008

    I actually have that cookbook but would never have thought of trying this with tortellini. I don't like celery, so I omitted it. The pasta salad was really great, and I loved the cheese tortellini in it.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (261g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    fresh marjoram

    Calories 354
    Calories from Fat 192 (54%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 21.4g 32%
    Saturated Fat 5.1g 25%
    Monounsaturated Fat 13.1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 2.1g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 23mg 7%
    Sodium 689mg 28%
    Potassium 554mg 15%
    Total Carbohydrate 31.5g 10%
    Dietary Fiber 6.4g 25%
    Sugars 3.5g
    Protein 12.6g 25%
    Vitamin A 629mcg 12%
    Vitamin B6 0.2mg 10%
    Vitamin B12 0.3mcg 4%
    Vitamin C 22mg 36%
    Vitamin E 2mcg 9%
    Calcium 214mg 21%
    Iron 2mg 14%

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