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Fresh Basil Tortellini Salad

Recipe #30051 | 25 min | 15 min prep | SERVES 6 (Change Servings)

RECIPE BY: Karen=^..^=

This is a great pasta salad with cheese tortellini and sweet basil. Plan ahead, because it should chill for a couple hours to allow flavors to blend.

Posted on: Jun 3, 2002

Ingredients

  • lb uncooked dry cheese-filled egg tortellini
  • 1/3 cup olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
  • tablespoons chopped fresh basil (or 2 tsp dried basil)
  • tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • medium carrot, peeled and sliced on the diagonal
  • Directions

    1. 1
      Cook tortellini as directed on package.
    2. 2
      Drain and rinse with cold water.
    3. 3
      Mix remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
    4. 4
      Add tortellini and toss until well combined.
    5. 5
      Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
    6. 6
      Toss again before serving with additional parmesan cheese.

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    From: Chef #642150

    On Dec 5, 2007

    This was very flavorful and delicious. I couldn't stop eating it!

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  • From: Sarah_Jayne

    On Sep 23, 2007

    I made this for a summer party and it was wonderful. I really should have doubled the recipe because it didn't last long at all. I don't use a lot of oil in my cooking these days but it was worth it for this recipe.

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  • From: Terri Juwan

    On Jul 28, 2004

    This was a great salad. I didn't use onion, but added chopped green bell pepper, crumbled feta cheese and instead of plain olive oil I used basil flavored oil. I also added butter lettuce leaves. I let it marinate all day and I ate it for dinner last night...it was wonderful! Thanks for a great recipe...

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    From: ratherbeswimmin'

    On Jan 19, 2004

    I made this as a take to work lunch for me and my husband. We both loved it and thought the dressing was tasty. We both loved the flavor of the fresh basil, too. I ate mine along with a green salad. This salad is a good idea for a light lunch. Thanks for sharing your recipe.

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    Nutrition Facts

    Serving Size 1 (102g)

    Recipe makes 6 servings

    The following items or measurements are not included below:

    1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

    Calories 347
    Calories from Fat 159 (45%)
    Amount Per Serving %DV
    Total Fat 17.7g 27%
    Saturated Fat 4.5g 22%
    Monounsaturated Fat 10.4g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
    Trans Fat 0.0g
    Cholesterol 32mg 10%
    Sodium 280mg 11%
    Potassium 112mg 3%
    Total Carbohydrate 36.8g 12%
    Dietary Fiber 1.8g 7%
    Sugars 1.3g
    Protein 10.7g 21%
    Vitamin A 1892mcg 37%
    Vitamin B6 0.1mg 2%
    Vitamin B12 0.1mcg 2%
    Vitamin C 1mg 2%
    Vitamin E 1mcg 5%
    Calcium 131mg 13%
    Iron 1mg 7%

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